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Sanford is a city in the United States, with a population of 63,730 in July 2026. The city had 77 schools in 2026. Median gross rent was US$1,609 per month, while the median home value was US$309,300 in July 2026. There were 1,291 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-2634 sources

Population67,483people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,998EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,414EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate4.04%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime2,500incidents per 100,000country median 1,586 — 58% aboveOfficial source · Crime in the United States, 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City
PM2.5, annual mean7.74µg/m³country median 7.0 — 10% aboveOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

More recorded crime than 74% of American cities that publish it and dirtier air than 70% of American cities that publish it.

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Sanford?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Sanford.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Owner occupation was 52.1%, and the vacancy rate was 8.17% in July 2026. 59.2% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Sanford recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet22Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan23Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,609/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent59.21 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)8.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents3,496 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics14Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,522 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)3Official
Median monthly rent1,414 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Sanford a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker40%strong on work, weak on safety · range 29–51%
Skilled employee50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Student44%strong on education, weak on work · range 34–54%
Family60%strong on family, weak on cost · range 51–69%
Retirement47%strong on air quality, weak on admin · range 37–57%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

16.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 10,894 of 67,483 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$66,891 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Sanford is 4.0%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income66,891 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband83.02 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with a broadband subscription92.23 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households without internet4.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households with satellite internet4.24 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Median gross salary2,998 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Unemployment rate4.04 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Sanford?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

United States median gross pay: €4,747 (2026-08-03).
Left over each month€2,055of €3,659 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€3,659
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,522
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€2,055
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Sanford Salary needed to live in Sanford

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Sanford. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search
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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Sanford. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher89.68 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Schools77 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official
School enrolment, share of residents22.36 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio33 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents1,291 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations3,458 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Sanford when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesSanford highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Sanford highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Sanford2,784
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents2,500 incidents per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2025Crime in the United States, 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City11Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents816.8 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics14Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time24.96 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.31 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers walking to work1.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Destinations from nearest airport49 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights19Official
Nearest airportSFB3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official
Distance to nearest airport5 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports20Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Sanford. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Sanford.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Sanford is 7.7 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.74 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202413Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 21.17 · Feb 22.67 · Mar 25.11 · Apr 27.83 · May 30.61 · Jun 32.39 · Jul 33.22 · Aug 33.11 · Sep 31.67 · Oct 28.83 · Nov 25.17 · Dec 22.39 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00087982 (SANFORD)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan 9.56 · Feb 10.83 · Mar 13.11 · Apr 16.06 · May 19.33 · Jun 22.39 · Jul 23.44 · Aug 23.61 · Sep 23 · Oct 19.5 · Nov 14.89 · Dec 11.61 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00087982 (SANFORD)18Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 15.33 · Feb 16.72 · Mar 19.11 · Apr 21.94 · May 24.94 · Jun 27.39 · Jul 28.33 · Aug 28.33 · Sep 27.33 · Oct 24.17 · Nov 20.06 · Dec 17 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 70.36 · Feb 63.75 · Mar 80.52 · Apr 64.52 · May 87.38 · Jun 207.3 · Jul 208 · Aug 206.8 · Sep 161.3 · Oct 108.2 · Nov 51.05 · Dec 63.25 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00087982 (SANFORD)18Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading42.6 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean7.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites5 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation1,336 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature29.38 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature23.69 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature17.02 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Houston ±1.5 °C. Elsewhere: Chikushino-shi (Japan) ±5.2 °C, Chikushino (Japan) ±5.2 °C, Itoshima (Japan) ±5.2 °C, Kasuga (Japan) ±5.2 °C, Ōnojō (Japan) ±5.2 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 10,894 is not 8.1% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share8.12 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)9Official
Foreign residents10,894 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,083 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau10Official
Population67,483 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program21Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value309,300 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Owner-occupied homes52.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Labour force participation rate66.66 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Residents born abroad17.09 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents8.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Non-citizens, share of residents8.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Flu vaccination coverage55.7 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage7Official
Mammography screening coverage76.2 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate8Official
Residents without health insurance12.43 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher29.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Crime reporting agencies1 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics14Official
Households with a vehicle available93.29 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent5Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers aged 16 and over32,658 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Workers mainly working from home19.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official
Households using cellular data plans87.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population6Official

Alternatives for people set on Sanford

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Apopka as a Sanford alternative in the same region

26 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Nearest airport: 23.0 km Apopka vs 5.0 km Sanford+360%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,532 Apopka vs €2,998 Sanford+18%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 2,049 Apopka vs 2,500 Sanford−18%
  • Annual PM2.5: 6.4 µg/m³ Apopka vs 7.7 µg/m³ Sanford−17%
  • Foreign residents: 9.5% Apopka vs 8.1% Sanford+17%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Apopka vs 4.0% Sanford−5%
  • Residents: 65,552 Apopka vs 67,483 Sanford−3%
Full comparisonMore about Apopka

Palo Alto as a Sanford alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 3893 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 0. Recorded crime, per 100k cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €9,289 Palo Alto vs €2,998 Sanford+210%
  • Foreign residents: 16.5% Palo Alto vs 8.1% Sanford+103%
  • Annual PM2.5: 5.2 µg/m³ Palo Alto vs 7.7 µg/m³ Sanford−32%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 3,245 (2024) Palo Alto vs 2,500 (2025) Sanfordno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 3.0 km Palo Alto vs 5.0 km Sanford−40%
  • Unemployment: 3.9% Palo Alto vs 4.0% Sanfordsame level
  • Residents: 67,609 Palo Alto vs 67,483 Sanford+0%
Full comparisonMore about Palo Alto

Cities near Sanford

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Heathrow 9.5 km away
Rent
1,999 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
5,538 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31
Deltona 14.3 km away
Salary
3,184 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

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Oshkosh67,460 residentsRockville67,563 residentsPalo Alto67,609 residentsNovi67,319 residentsGary67,289 residentsRedondo Beach67,281 residents

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the unemployment rate in Sanford?

The unemployment rate is 4.04 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Sanford?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.74 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Sanford?

Police recorded 2,500 incidents per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: Crime in the United States, 2025, Table 8: Offenses Known to Law Enforcement by State by City.

How many people live in Sanford?

The published population is 67,483 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Sanford?

10,894 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Sanford a good place to live?

Sanford may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Sanford?

Lake Mary, Heathrow, Winter Springs, DeBary, Longwood are near Sanford. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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