Sanford, NC is a city located in Lee County, North Carolina. It has an estimated population of 28,518 and covers an area of 24.5 square miles. In terms of rankings, Sanford ranks as the 3rd best place to live in North Carolina by BestPlaces. The criteria used for this ranking include cost of living, crime rates, education system, and amenities. The cost of living index in Sanford is 96 compared to the national average which is 100. Health care, crime rates and education are all above average with Sanford scoring particularly well for its education system which receives an A+ grade overall from BestPlaces. Other amenities such as recreation centers, parks, restaurants and shopping opportunities are plentiful in Sanford as well making it a great place to live.
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