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

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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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Mines

Active and inactive mining sites tracked by the Mine Safety and Health Administration

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3 mining sites from the Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) found near Sanford, NC.

Name	Description
Lee Brick	Fire Clay - Surface (Intermittent)
Lee County	Fire Clay - Surface (Abandoned)
Sanford Pit	Common Clays NEC - Surface (Abandoned)