At a Glance
Median Income
$69,667
$40,561 per capita
Home Value
$165,800
Zillow: $210,037
Median Rent
$859/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
118/100K
1,292/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
39.0%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
8.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
14.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
260 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+
3.6 / 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 $69,667 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $40,561. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,932 business establishments, including 160 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanford is $165,800 , 41% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,037. Median rent is $859/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Sanford reports 118 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,292/100K.
Education
39.0% of adults in Sanford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(16% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population743
Median Age43.5 yrs
Density585/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,667
Per Capita$40,561
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty8.0%
County GDP$7,779M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,385
Housing
A+
Home Value$165,800
Rent$859
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$210,037
Housing Units367
Rent Burden40.0%
Crime
F
Violent118/100K
Property1,292/100K
Health
Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death6,298/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain33.4 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation637 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+39.0%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 42%
Commute24 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed152 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanford was built in 1972.
16.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 152 Mbps.
There are 160 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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