Life in Sanford research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Sanford over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Sanford:
The population in Sanford is 62,292.
The median home value in Sanford is $341,390.
The median income in Sanford is $62,877.
The cost of living in Sanford is 97 which is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Sanford is $1,496.
The unemployment rate in Sanford is 4.5%.
The poverty rate in Sanford is 13.5%.
The average high in Sanford is 82.1° and the average low is 61.1°.
Crime in Sanford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Sanford. Key points include:
There were 1,870 total crimes in Sanford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Sanford is 2,795.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Sanford is 542.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Sanford is 2,252.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Sanford is 31.90% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sanford / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,870 | 2,795.2 | 1,687.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 363 | 542.6 | 267.1 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 4 | 6.0 | 3.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 62 | 92.7 | 38.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 270 | 403.6 | 197.1 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 1,507 | 2,252.6 | 1,420.4 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 175 | 261.6 | 152.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 1,198 | 1,790.7 | 1,144.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 134 | 200.3 | 123.0 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Sanford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Sanford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Florida. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sanford is 97 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sanford is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sanford is $341,390.
The median income in Sanford is $62,877.
| Living Expense | Sanford | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 97 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 93 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 104 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 97 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 92 | 95 | 100 | |
The average high in Sanford is 82.1° and the average low is 61.1°.
There are 73.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 50.5 inches of precipitation each year with 0.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sanford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 82.1 |
| Average Annual Low | 61.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 73.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 50.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 0.0 |
The current population in Sanford is 62,292. The population has increased 21.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 62,292 | 1.7% |
| 2022 | 61,272 | 1.8% |
| 2021 | 60,215 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 60,337 | 1.1% |
| 2019 | 59,700 | 1.4% |
| 2018 | 58,862 | 1.5% |
| 2017 | 57,979 | 1.6% |
| 2016 | 57,039 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 56,170 | 1.6% |
| 2014 | 55,296 | 2.1% |
| 2013 | 54,170 | 1.6% |
| 2012 | 53,299 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 52,347 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 51,446 | - |
38.3% White with 23,884 White residents.
25.6% African American with 15,960 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 24 American Indian residents.
4.7% Asian with 2,897 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 2 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 222 Other residents.
3.6% Two Or More with 2,242 Two Or More residents.
27.4% Hispanic with 17,061 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.3% | 51.4% | 58.2% |
| African American | 25.6% | 14.8% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.7% | 2.8% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 3.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 27.4% | 26.7% | 19.0% |
Sanford is 51.2% female with 31,901 female residents.
Sanford is 48.8% male with 30,391 male residents.
| Gender | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
4.0% of adults in Sanford completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Sanford completed 9-12th grade.
30.0% of adults in Sanford completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Sanford completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Sanford completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in Sanford completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Sanford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sanford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Sanford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 30.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 21.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
5.2% of households in Sanford earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Sanford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Sanford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.7% of households in Sanford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.4% of households in Sanford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.1% of households in Sanford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
11.6% of households in Sanford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Sanford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.1% of households in Sanford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.9% of households in Sanford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 5.2% | 5.1% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.4% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 7.0% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.7% | 7.7% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.4% | 11.6% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.1% | 17.3% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.6% | 13.1% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 16.8% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.1% | 8.0% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.9% | 10.1% | 12.6% |