Best Places to Live in Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford, NC is a small town located in Lee County that offers its citizens a unique mix of urban amenities and rural settings. Residents have access to a variety of activities such as biking, fishing, hiking, and camping.

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ECONOMY

The unemployment rate in Sanford is 5.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Positive. Sanford jobs have increased by 0.2%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING

Compared to the rest of the country, Sanford's cost of living is 19.3% lower than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Sanford's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE

May, September and October are the most pleasant months in Sanford, while July and January are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING

In the last Presidential election, Lee county remained strongly Republican, 56.8% to 41.9%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION

Sanford's population is 30,361 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 8.0%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION

Average Commute time is 22.6 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE

The median home cost in Sanford is Real Estate: $179,200. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 5.9%.

SCHOOLS

Sanford public schools spend $8,489 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 15.9 students per teacher in Sanford. More Education

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Housing Market in Sanford

It's a good time to buy in Sanford. Home Appreciation is up 14.4% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Sanford is $179,200.

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