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Sanford, NC
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Population: 30,024
Home Price: $150,600
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Overview
Sanford is a small city in the state of North Carolina with a population of 30,024. Sanford has a hot summer and mild winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(D) Fair
Cultural Diversity:
(A) Excellent
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(D) Fair
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(B) Good
Average Commute:
24.3 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Sanford, NC
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
Per Capita Income
$24,969
$29,903
$32,693
Median Household Income
$51,311
$56,318
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
5.9%
6.2%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
15.3%
12.3%
10.5%
Age
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
Median Age
34.5
43.3
42.3
Gender
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
Male
49.0%
48.5%
49.8%
Female
51.0%
51.5%
50.2%
Race
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
White
60.4%
70.0%
80.3%
Black or African American
25.5%
19.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
2.0%
2.7%
Asian
1.8%
1.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
3.7%
2.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
8.4%
4.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
Median Home Price
$150,600
$182,475
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$671
$682
$801
Family Households
40.3%
40.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
32.7%
32.7%
26.2%
Homeowners
53.0%
68.9%
72.9%
Renters
47.0%
31.1%
27.1%
Education
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
10.5%
8.7%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
25.6%
25.6%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
20.7%
22.0%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
13.1%
10.3%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
14.5%
15.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
Mathematics
42.1%
40.8%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
43.9%
44.1%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
Murder
NA
7.8
3.0
Rape
NA
49.1
38.0
Robbery
NA
72.2
40.7
Assault
NA
285.6
188.5
Property Crime
Sanford
North Carolina
United States
Burglary
NA
751.0
336.1
Theft
NA
2623.9
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
184.7
167.1
Arson
NA
16.9
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Sanford, NC
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
hot dog
hot wings
biryani
sweet tea
quality products
chorizo
meal
beer
taco bell
meat
tastes
cooking
biscuits
ice cream
drinks
beef pork
restaurant
bread
shrimp
baking
video games
football
country music
college football
baseball
college basketball
fantasy football
nfl
golf
teams
basketball
nascar
nba
athletic
hockey
racing
gaming
coaching
wrestling
ufc
nft
nfts
fashion
comics
collection
artforms
theatre
creative writing
rcad
staggering amount
creative
gallery
webcomic
visual arts
nature
pfp
icon
artifacts
composition
artists
spending time
video games
fps games
comics
nascar
playing guitar
hot wheels
fine cigars
golf nut
books
gaming
fishing
anime
ride bicycles
personal musings
auto racing
hunting
computers
ender lilies
iracing
family friendly
sports
producer
fashion
media marketing
marketing
tv
gaming
radio host
theatre
pro wrestling
arts
booking
creative
lifestyle
unscripted
awardwinning writer
drama
indie
podcasts
family friendly
sports
beach
water skiing
fishing
space
ride bicycles
waterski
ski
winter
arts
nonknowledge isaac bashevis singer
wakeboard
mountain
summer
hunting
nature
camping
boardwalk
mountains
poshmark
black friday
fashion boutique
record store
boutique
order online
stickers
gas station
quality products
merch
largest selections
kroger
warehouse
walm
online shopping
amazon
vendors
dealership
walmart
bargains
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