Sanford, NC

North Carolina · Lee County

Sanford is a mid-size city in North Carolina with a population of 30,833. Residents earn $54,294 per year, which is 28% below the national average.

2.9 /5.0

C+ Fair

30,833 Population 929/sq mi density

$54,294 Median Income $28,775 per capita

$222,000 Home Value $286,734 Zillow

$965 Median Rent 30.1% income on rent

61°F Avg Temperature 310 sunny days/yr

265 Violent Crime/100K 3,402 property/100K

C+

Overall

2.9 / 5.0

Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

3.4 / 5.0

$54,294 median income, 2.5% unemployment

Affordability

4.4 / 5.0

$222,000 home value, $965/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

265 violent crimes/100K (30% below avg)

C+

Education

2.8 / 5.0

22.4% bachelor's degree or higher

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Historic Markers

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Mines

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3 historical markers from the Historical Marker Database (HMdb) found near Sanford, NC.

Name	Description
Charles D. McIver	1860 - 1906. Marker is on Boone Trail Road (U.S. 421), on the right when traveling south.
A.A.F Seawell	1864-1950. Marker is on West Main Street, on the right when traveling west.
Buffalo Church	Marker is at the intersection of Carthage Street (County Route 1237) and Buffalo Church Road, on the right when traveling east on Carthage Street.