Living in Sanford, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sanford · Census data 2020–2024
Sanford has 1,142 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $42,143 (56% lower than the Colorado median), the median home value is $171,700, the median rent is $1,012/month.
Sanford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sanford at a glance
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 32.8State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $42,143State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $171,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $1,012/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 73.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 37.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Sanford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 56% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 11.2%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Sanford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sanford the median home value is $171,700, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,012 per month, which is 32.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,051 a month in housing costs.
Sanford median household income
The median household income in Sanford is $42,143 and the income per person is $22,275. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Sanford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 518
- Owner-occupied
- 73.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.7%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1984
- Average household size
- 2.35
Sanford demographics
- Population
- 1,142
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 31.7%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 486
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 3.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sanford ›
Education in Sanford
37.3% of adults 25 and older in Sanford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 11% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sanford
- Unemployment rate
- 11.2%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 29.1%
- Drive alone
- 61%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.1%
Sanford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 1,142 | $42,143 | $171,700 | $1,012 |
| Manassa | 932 | $60,250 | $209,300 | $744 |
| Romeo | 387 | $45,469 | $123,800 | $689 |
| Antonito | 579 | $35,083 | $85,700 | $640 |
| Alamosa | 9,879 | $49,688 | $225,200 | $837 |
| Alamosa East | 1,298 | $76,683 | $264,400 | $1,287 |
| Blanca | 230 | $68,000 | $163,500 | $1,106 |
| Monte Vista | 4,141 | $61,684 | $224,500 | $699 |
| San Luis | 560 | $26,708 | $98,800 | $925 |
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What is the median household income in Sanford, CO?
The median household income in Sanford is $42,143, 56% lower than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sanford?
The median home value in Sanford is $171,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Sanford?
The median gross rent in Sanford is $1,012 per month, about 32.7% of household income.
Is Sanford, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 56% lower than the Colorado median; unemployment of 11.2%; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Sanford?
The median age in Sanford is 32.8 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Sanford?
The average commute to work in Sanford is 25 minutes; 29.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sanford?
The unemployment rate in Sanford is 11.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sanford?
37.3% of adults in Sanford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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