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Sanford, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Seminole County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
62,292
Population
2,590/sq mi density
$62,877
Median Income
$32,828 per capita
$272,900
Home Value
$339,792 Zillow
$1,496
Median Rent
37.0% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
817
Violent Crime/100K
3,496 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$62,877 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$272,900 home value, $1,496/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
817 violent crimes/100K (115% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Parks & Recreation in Sanford (24)
Bicentennial Youth Park Environmental Learning Center
State Park
381 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Blue Spring State Park
State Park
2,659 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Bulow Creek State Park
State Park
5,698 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Canaveral National Seashore
National Seashore
Discover a dynamic barrier island shaped by dunes, coastal hammocks, and Mosquito Lagoon. Walk among ancient Timucua shell mounds and connect with thousands of years of human history. Immerse yourself in a protected sanctuary where diverse plants and wildlife thrive—making Canaveral National Seashor...
Entrance: $25
Activities: Boating, Camping, Backcountry Camping, Canoe or Kayak Camping, Group Camping, Fishing, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Paddling, Junior Ranger Program, Surfing, Swimming, Saltw...
Weather: Summer: Hot & humid (Temperatures average in the 90's) Winter months: Temperatures in the 40–70-degree range, with a "cold spell" where temperatures lower to the mid-30's). Hur...
Colt Creek State Park
State Park
5,068 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
De Leon Springs State Park
State Park
625 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Dunns Creek State Park
State Park
6,319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Faver-Dykes State Park
State Park
6,028 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Fort Matanzas National Monument
National Monument
Fort Matanzas National Monument preserves the fortified coquina watchtower, completed in 1742, which defended the southern approach to the Spanish military settlement of St. Augustine. It also protects approximately 300 acres of Florida coastal environment containing dunes, marsh, maritime forest, a...
Entrance: $0
Activities: Fishing, Saltwater Fishing, Living History, Reenactments, Historic Weapons Demonstration, Junior Ranger Program, Museum Exhibits
Weather: Summers are hot and humid with afternoon thundershowers. Sunscreen, a hat, UV protective sunglasses, and are recommended. Drink plenty of water. Winters are cool to mild with some cold spells, especia...
Hillsborough River State Park
State Park
3,319 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Hontoon Island State Park
State Park
1,654 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Griffin State Park
State Park
621 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Lake Kissimmee State Park
State Park
5,893 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Nance Park
State Park
5 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
North Peninsula State Park
State Park
556 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Paradise Beach North
State Park
7 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Ravine Gardens State Park
State Park
153 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Riverside Park
State Park
2 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Sebastian Inlet State Park
State Park
970 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Silver River State Park
State Park
4,419 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tomoka State Park
State Park
1,628 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Tuscawilla Park
State Park
26 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
State Park
430 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0
Wekiwa Springs State Park
State Park
9,505 acres. Open Access
Entrance: $0