Living in Sanford, FL
A comprehensive, data-driven guide to life in Sanford. Housing costs, safety statistics, walkability, air quality, and neighborhood insights — all in one place.
Population: 1,397
Sanford at a Glance
Median Home Value
$77,800
Nat'l avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,233
Nat'l avg: $1,163
Violent Crime
3.8 per 1K
Nat'l avg: 3.7 per 1K
Walk Score
68/100
Somewhat Walkable
Median Income
$47,422
Nat'l avg: $74,580
Air Quality
AQI 39
Good
Climate Risk
Very Low
Score: 15.054760800542258
Population
1,397
Housing & Cost of Living
Median Home Value
$77,800
Median Rent
$1,233
Median Income
$47,422
Affordability Index
258
Homeownership Rate
59.0%
Electricity Rate
10.4¢/kWh
Est. Monthly Electric
$94
72% below nat'l avg
6% above nat'l avg
Safety & Crime
Violent Crime
3.8 per 1K
Property Crime
21.5 per 1K
3% above nat'l avg
23% above nat'l avg
National Average: Violent crime 3.7 per 1K, Property crime 17.5 per 1K
Walkability & Transportation
Walk Score
68/100
Transit Score
25/100
Bike Score
61/100
42% above nat'l avg
11% below nat'l avg
Somewhat Walkable
25
61
Environment & Quality of Life
Air Quality (AQI)
39 — Good
Climate Risk
Very Low
Noise Level
Quiet
Unemployment
4.2%
Poverty Rate
9.3%
7% below nat'l avg
14% above nat'l avg