At a Glance
Median Income
$62,877
$32,828 per capita
Home Value
$272,900
Zillow: $339,792
Median Rent
$1,496/mo
37.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
817/100K
3,496/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.8%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
11.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.1%
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
73°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Sanford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanford a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sanford residents earn a median household income of $62,877 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,828. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,029 business establishments, including 1,017 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanford is $272,900 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $339,792. Median rent is $1,496/month, with 37.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1990.
Safety & Crime
Sanford reports 817 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 115% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,496/100K. The murder rate is 3.3/100K.
Education
26.8% of adults in Sanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanford has an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C).
Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population62,292
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density2,590/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$62,877
Per Capita$32,828
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty11.1%
County GDP$34,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,259
Housing
A
Home Value$272,900
Rent$1,496
Ownership51.1%
Zillow$339,792
Housing Units25,495
Rent Burden37.0%
Crime
F
Violent817/100K
Property3,496/100K
Murder3.3/100K
Assault521/100K
Burglary518/100K
Health
Obesity33.1%
Diabetes12.3%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death7,002/100K
Climate
Avg Temp73°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.8%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+8.8%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband90.5%
Internet Speed170 Mbps
EV Stations37
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanford was built in 1990.
16.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Orlando Sanford International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 170 Mbps.
There are 1,017 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 49 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
