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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.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Sanford Comparison Table
| 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 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
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 107 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sanford is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Sanford is $342,584.
The median income in Sanford is $66,891.
Sanford's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sanford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sanford | Florida | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 104 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 101 | 100 |
| Groceries | 104 | 105 | 100 |
| Health | 105 | 99 | 100 |
| Housing | 104 | 104 | 100 |
| Transportation | 109 | 109 | 100 |
| Utilities | 109 | 105 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sanford, FL Weather
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 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Sanford Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Sanford
The current population in Sanford is 63,730. The population has increased 23.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 63,730 | 2.3% |
| 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 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sanford
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Sanford is:
38.5% White with 24,522 White residents.
24.1% African American with 15,371 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
4.4% Asian with 2,799 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.3% Other with 204 Other residents.
4.2% Two Or More with 2,662 Two Or More residents.
28.5% Hispanic with 18,138 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 38.5% | 50.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 24.1% | 14.6% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.4% | 2.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.2% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 28.5% | 27.4% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sanford
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Sanford is 50.8% female with 32,378 female residents.
Sanford is 49.2% male with 31,351 male residents.
| Gender | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.8% | 50.9% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.2% | 49.1% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sanford for adults over 25
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3.0% of adults in Sanford completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Sanford completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Sanford completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Sanford completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Sanford completed associate's degree.
19.0% of adults in Sanford completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% 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 | 3.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 19.0% | 21.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sanford, Florida
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4.1% of households in Sanford earn Less than $10,000.
3.1% of households in Sanford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.0% of households in Sanford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
7.6% of households in Sanford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
11.6% of households in Sanford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.6% of households in Sanford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.0% of households in Sanford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.0% of households in Sanford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.7% of households in Sanford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
5.4% of households in Sanford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sanford | FL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.1% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.1% | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.0% | 6.6% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.6% | 7.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.6% | 11.1% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.6% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.0% | 13.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.0% | 17.2% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.7% | 8.4% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.4% | 11.0% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
