Living in Sanford, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sanford · Census data 2020–2024
Sanford has 63,730 residents with a median age of 37.1. The median household income is $66,891 (10% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $309,300, the median rent is $1,609/month.
Sanford at a glance
- Population
- 63,730
- Median age
- 37.1State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $66,891State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $309,300State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,609/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 52%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 29.5%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Sanford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Florida median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Sanford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sanford the median home value is $309,300, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,609 per month, which is 35.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,679 a month in housing costs.
Sanford median household income
The median household income in Sanford is $66,891 and the income per person is $33,823. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in Sanford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 27,088
- Owner-occupied
- 52%
- Renter-occupied
- 48%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.51
Sanford demographics
- Population
- 63,730
- Median age
- 37.1
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 24,875
- Foreign-born
- 17.1%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sanford ›
Education in Sanford
29.5% of adults 25 and older in Sanford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 10.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sanford
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 19.5%
- Drive alone
- 66.6%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Sanford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 63,730 | $66,891 | $309,300 | $1,609 |
| Midway | 1,407 | $60,714 | $236,700 | $1,513 |
| Lake Mary | 16,860 | $109,173 | $494,900 | $2,120 |
| Heathrow | 6,769 | $126,250 | $598,600 | $2,164 |
| Winter Springs | 38,951 | $92,574 | $378,700 | $1,867 |
| Longwood | 16,337 | $78,548 | $354,300 | $1,755 |
| DeBary | 22,869 | $88,569 | $349,700 | $1,751 |
| Black Hammock | 1,290 | $51,563 | $297,400 | — |
| Casselberry | 30,135 | $62,447 | $299,200 | $1,674 |
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What is the median household income in Sanford, FL?
The median household income in Sanford is $66,891, 10% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (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 $309,300, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in Sanford?
The median gross rent in Sanford is $1,609 per month, about 35.3% of household income.
Is Sanford, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 14% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 11.9%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Florida median.
What is the median age in Sanford?
The median age in Sanford is 37.1 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in Sanford?
The average commute to work in Sanford is 25 minutes; 19.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sanford?
The unemployment rate in Sanford is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sanford?
29.5% 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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