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Sanford, ME
B
Population: 21,812
Home Price: $201,900
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Overview
Sanford is a small city in the state of Maine with a population of 21,812. Sanford has a four seasons climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
High Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(D) Fair
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
(D) Fair
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
27.9 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Four Seasons
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Sanford, ME
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sanford
Maine
United States
Per Capita Income
$32,648
$32,660
$32,693
Median Household Income
$65,671
$56,162
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.9%
5.5%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
7.1%
9.1%
10.5%
Age
Sanford
Maine
United States
Median Age
39.7
46.4
42.3
Gender
Sanford
Maine
United States
Male
47.2%
48.0%
49.8%
Female
52.8%
52.0%
50.2%
Race
Sanford
Maine
United States
White
93.4%
93.7%
80.3%
Black or African American
1.7%
1.1%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.1%
0.6%
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
0.9%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.2%
0.5%
2.7%
Multiracial
2.8%
3.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sanford
Maine
United States
Median Home Price
$201,900
$195,403
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$879
$737
$801
Family Households
42.8%
42.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
26.7%
26.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
66.0%
67.4%
72.9%
Renters
34.0%
32.6%
27.1%
Education
Sanford
Maine
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
6.7%
4.8%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
38.0%
38.0%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
18.3%
19.5%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
12.7%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
15.6%
18.0%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sanford
Maine
United States
Mathematics
34.2%
34.1%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
49.5%
53.6%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sanford
Maine
United States
Murder
0.0
1.0
3.0
Rape
61.2
40.6
38.0
Robbery
42.4
9.3
40.7
Assault
89.5
57.2
188.5
Property Crime
Sanford
Maine
United States
Burglary
513.4
180.2
336.1
Theft
2147.6
1098.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
61.2
55.4
167.1
Arson
18.8
6.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sanford, ME
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
freshly made
fast food
hot sauce
recipes
bacon
middle eastern
chefs
pickles
cheese
baking
desserts
dishes
ice cream
pork
cooking
wine
grilled cheese
waffles
chef
quiche
video games
high school football
fantasy football
baseball
gaming
professional wrestling
football
wrestling
olympics
hockey
mountain biking
swimming
golf
athletes
poker
nba
nfl
junior hockey
hoops
sjp penn
inspired by
picture framing
paintings
creative
nature
designs
soapmaking
painting
imagery
artists
gallery
popart
fashion
visual
pfp
crafters
prints
creation
artifacts
studio
video games
scifi
ttrpgs
gaming
ook ook
books
pc gamer
iracing
pokmon
mountain biking
adventures
comic books
memes
anime
kayaking
hunting
rpgs
hiking fishing
niche
merchandise
radio show
music videos
gaming
professional wrestling
creative
product demos
entertainment industry
quality content
indie
fashion
digital marketing
films
hiphop
marketing
dining
reality television
tv
studio
arts
podcasts
natural light
beach
nature
space
visitors
winter
mountain
summer
mountain biking
swimming
paddling
pool
dining
tents
sjp penn
kayaking
hunting
arts
boating
cycling
free shipping
car wash
christmas shopping
christmas gifts
post office
shipping
shopping online
online shopping
cyber monday
ebay
dispensary
amazon
retail store
coupon
gas station
retail
designs
clothing
grocery store
walmar
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