Sanford, FL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
60,337
Unemployment
6.1%
Poverty
16.6%
Median Home
$176,600
Median Income
$52,664
Median Rent
$1,171
Sanford SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
8
Affordability
5
Diversity
10
Safety
4
Amenities
9
Education
7
Commute
7
Sanford, FL Crime Report
1,907
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,058.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
30.39%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Sanford / 100k People |
Florida / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,907 | 3,058.9 | 2,153.0 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 511 | 819.7 | 383.6 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 4.8 | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 84 | 134.7 | 62.2 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 386 | 619.2 | 280.1 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 1,396 | 2,239.3 | 1,769.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 210 | 336.9 | 240.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 1,084 | 1,738.8 | 1,352.7 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 102 | 163.6 | 176.1 | 246.0 |
Sanford, FL Cost Of Living
90
Sanford's Overall Cost Of Living
Sanford's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Sanford | Florida | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 107 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 70 | 96 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 101 | 106 | 100 | |
Sanford, FL Photos
Rankings for Sanford in Florida
Map Of Sanford, FL
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Population over time in Sanford
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 60,337 | 2.5% |
| 2019 | 58,862 | 1.5% |
| 2018 | 57,979 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 57,039 | 1.5% |
| 2016 | 56,170 | 1.6% |
| 2015 | 55,296 | 2.1% |
| 2014 | 54,170 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 53,299 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 52,347 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 51,446 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sanford
| Race | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.3% | 53.4% | 60.1% |
| African American | 27.3% | 15.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.2% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 27.0% | 25.8% | 18.2% |
Gender in Sanford
| Gender | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.6% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.4% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sanford for adults over 25
| Education | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Sanford, Florida
| Income | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.5% | 6.2% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 4.2% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.5% | 9.3% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.0% | 9.9% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.7% | 13.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.5% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.5% | 13.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.4% | 5.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.7% | 6.4% | 8.3% |
