Living in Sanford, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sanford · Census data 2020–2024
Sanford has 130 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $28,438 (64% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $40,600.
Sanford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sanford at a glance
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 32.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $28,438State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $40,600State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 96.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Sanford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 86% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 64% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 56.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sanford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sanford the median home value is $40,600, 88% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Sanford median household income
The median household income in Sanford is $28,438 and the income per person is $10,599. 56.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sanford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 72
- Owner-occupied
- 96.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.6%
- Vacant
- 61.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 4.64
61.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sanford has many vacation and second homes.
Sanford demographics
- Population
- 130
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 36.2%
- 65 and older
- 12.3%
- Households
- 28
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sanford ›
Education in Sanford
0% of adults 25 and older in Sanford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sanford
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.3%
Sanford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 130 | $28,438 | $40,600 | — |
| Lake Meredith Estates | 183 | $31,250 | — | — |
| Fritch | 2,293 | $88,750 | $132,300 | $1,100 |
| Borger | 12,226 | $61,583 | $103,400 | $910 |
| Stinnett | 1,170 | $44,904 | $98,400 | $1,202 |
| Skellytown | 457 | $55,625 | $38,700 | $850 |
| Morse | 373 | $62,596 | $74,900 | $620 |
| Panhandle | 2,505 | $85,870 | $161,000 | $1,038 |
| Dumas | 14,452 | $63,788 | $156,300 | $1,028 |
More for people moving to Sanford
Sanford ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sanford: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sanford, TX?
The median household income in Sanford is $28,438, 64% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $40,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is Sanford, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 86% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 64% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 56.2%.
What is the median age in Sanford?
The median age in Sanford is 32.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
What is the unemployment rate in Sanford?
The unemployment rate in Sanford is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sanford?
0% 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.
Last updated: