Sanford, NC

Living in Sanford

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Bikeability 7
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Walkability 11
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Commute 57
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Public Transit 12
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 95
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Airports 47
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Hospitals 68
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Colleges 44
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Schools 25
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Residents

29k Population +2.6k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
65% Family Households -3% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years24%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black27%
Caucasian43%
Hispanic or Latino26%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school19%
High school graduate26%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree16%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household65%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$7.7k (2010–19)
83% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
26  mi Average Commute
85% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K25%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K20%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K5%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Military1%
Sales and office21%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van96%
Public transportation1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%

Housing

$142k Median Home Value +$10k (2010–19)
24% Built 2000 or Later
$605 Median Monthly Rent +$122 (2010–19)
48% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later4%
Built 2010 to 20134%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199913%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier4%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K22%
$200K to $249K9%
$250K to $299K9%
$300K to $399K5%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity71%
Fuel oil, kerosene1%
LP gas3%
Utility gas25%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sanford

United States45
North Carolina20
Lee County5

Property Crime in Sanford

United States48
North Carolina30
Lee County12

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(55%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton41%
Donald Trump55%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 40 4 1
Feb 43 3 0
Mar 50 4 0
Apr 59 3 0
May 67 4 0
Jun 76 4 0
Jul 79 5 0
Aug 77 5 0
Sep 71 4 0
Oct 60 3 0
Nov 51 3 0
Dec 43 3 0

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sanford

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado17
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sanford, NC

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sanford, NC

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Lee Christian School
2 miles, SW
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Auldern Academy
16 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Sanford, NC

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Campbell University
25 miles, E
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Methodist University
30 miles, SE
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Heritage Bible College
31 miles, SE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sanford, NC

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Chatham Hospital Inc
21 miles, NW
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Womack AMC (FT Bragg)
26 miles, SE

Airports

Airports near Sanford, NC

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