Living in Sanford, Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sanford · Census data 2020–2024
Sanford has 44 residents with a median age of 71.8. The median household income is $61,250 (34% lower than the Virginia median), the median home value is $133,800.
Sanford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sanford at a glance
- Population
- 44
- Median age
- 71.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $93,170
- Median home value
- $133,800State: $383,700
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
Is Sanford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 34% lower than the Virginia median.
The weather is best in May–June 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 $133,800, 60% 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 $61,250 and the income per person is $39,364. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Virginia: 9.9%).
Housing in Sanford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 139
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 79.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 1.52
79.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sanford has many vacation and second homes.
Sanford demographics
- Population
- 44
- Median age
- 71.8
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 79.5%
- Households
- 29
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.6%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 (Virginia: 42.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sanford
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4.3%
- Average commute
- —State: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 41.4%
Sanford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | 44 | $61,250 | $133,800 | — |
| Makemie Park | 150 | $38,636 | — | — |
| Hallwood | 160 | $62,500 | $93,600 | $1,100 |
| Bloxom | 571 | $66,875 | $133,300 | $1,114 |
| New Church | 443 | $30,515 | — | — |
| Nelsonia | 608 | $88,685 | $136,200 | $759 |
| Atlantic | 342 | $107,143 | $252,000 | — |
| Wattsville | 1,439 | $69,380 | $184,700 | $983 |
| Modest Town | 265 | $103,409 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Sanford, VA?
The median household income in Sanford is $61,250, 34% lower than the Virginia median of $93,170 (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 $133,800, compared with $383,700 in Virginia.
Is Sanford, VA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 34% lower than the Virginia median.
What is the median age in Sanford?
The median age in Sanford is 71.8 years (Virginia: 39).
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.
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