At a Glance
Median Income
$70,570
$37,375 per capita
Home Value
$257,200
Zillow: $359,612
Median Rent
$1,158/mo
29.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
193/100K
2,722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.6%
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.2%
17.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
259 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
3.2 / 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 $70,570 , which is 6% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,375. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,870 business establishments, including 801 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanford is $257,200 , 9% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $359,612. Median rent is $1,158/month, with 29.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Sanford reports 193 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 49% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,722/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.6% of adults in Sanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population22,095
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density462/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$70,570
Per Capita$37,375
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$13,650M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
Housing
A+
Home Value$257,200
Rent$1,158
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$359,612
Housing Units9,658
Rent Burden29.3%
Crime
F
Violent193/100K
Property2,722/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault89/100K
Burglary513/100K
Health
Obesity35.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.3%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death7,331/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain51.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation252 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.6%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute27 min
Broadband87.9%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries30
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanford was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Sanford Seacoast Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 801 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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