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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 North Carolina. Key points include:
The cost of living in Sanford is 94 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Sanford is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Sanford is $291,206.
The median income in Sanford is $57,586.
Sanford's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Sanford Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Sanford | North Carolina | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 95 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 98 | 100 |
| Groceries | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Health | 81 | 89 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 100 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 97 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Sanford, NC Weather
The average high in Sanford is 72.0° and the average low is 49.0°.
There are 72.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 46.3 inches of precipitation each year with 2.2 inches of snow.
| Stat | Sanford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 72.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 49.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 46.3 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 2.2 |
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 31,478. The population has increased 17.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 31,478 | 2.1% |
| 2023 | 30,833 | 1.5% |
| 2022 | 30,373 | 1.2% |
| 2021 | 30,024 | 0.9% |
| 2020 | 29,758 | 1.0% |
| 2019 | 29,456 | 0.6% |
| 2018 | 29,274 | 0.8% |
| 2017 | 29,051 | 0.0% |
| 2016 | 29,048 | 0.2% |
| 2015 | 28,988 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 28,798 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 28,593 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 28,081 | 2.1% |
| 2011 | 27,503 | 2.3% |
| 2010 | 26,897 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Sanford
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Sanford is:
41.8% White with 13,165 White residents.
23.1% African American with 7,269 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 19 American Indian residents.
0.9% Asian with 297 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 8 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 20 Other residents.
3.9% Two Or More with 1,241 Two Or More residents.
30.0% Hispanic with 9,459 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Sanford | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 41.8% | 60.0% | 57.4% |
| African American | 23.1% | 20.0% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.9% | 3.3% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.9% | 4.1% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 30.0% | 11.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Sanford
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Sanford is 50.1% female with 15,764 female residents.
Sanford is 49.9% male with 15,714 male residents.
| Gender | Sanford | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.1% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.9% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Sanford for adults over 25
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10.0% of adults in Sanford completed < 9th grade.
11.0% of adults in Sanford completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% 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.
15.0% of adults in Sanford completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Sanford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Sanford completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Sanford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Sanford | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 10.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 11.0% | 6.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 20.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 22.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 10.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Sanford, North Carolina
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6.0% of households in Sanford earn Less than $10,000.
3.8% of households in Sanford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.8% of households in Sanford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
13.6% of households in Sanford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.0% of households in Sanford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
19.3% of households in Sanford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.1% of households in Sanford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
13.6% of households in Sanford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.5% of households in Sanford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.3% of households in Sanford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Sanford | NC | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.8% | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.8% | 7.1% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.6% | 7.4% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 11.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 16.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.1% | 13.0% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.6% | 16.6% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.3% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
