Sanford, ME

Living in Sanford

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Bikeability 25
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Walkability 32
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Commute 34
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Public Transit 30
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Affordability 68
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 35
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Hospitals 85
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Colleges 62
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Schools 37
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Residents

21k Population +38 (2010–19)
40  y Median Age
19% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
59% Family Households -6% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black1%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial2%
Native American1%
Native Hawaiian<1%

Education

Less than high school8%
High school graduate40%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household59%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone10%

Economy

$53k Median Household Income +$8.2k (2010–19)
86% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -4% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K21%
$25K to $49K27%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector67%
Self-employed9%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance10%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$184k Median Home Value +$3.5k (2010–19)
12% Built 2000 or Later
$839 Median Monthly Rent +$179 (2010–19)
52% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units11%
Mobile home6%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20099%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198915%
Built 1970 to 197916%
Built 1960 to 19696%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19495%
Built 1939 or earlier29%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K31%
$200K to $249K19%
$250K to $299K12%
$300K to $399K6%
$400K to $499K2%
$500K to $749K1%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene75%
LP gas7%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas2%
Wood5%

Crime

Violent Crime in Sanford

United States45
Maine15
Portland Metro Area16
York County16

Property Crime in Sanford

United States48
Maine27
Portland Metro Area31
York County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 21 3 18
Feb 24 3 14
Mar 33 4 12
Apr 44 4 3
May 55 4 0
Jun 64 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 60 4 0
Oct 48 5 0
Nov 38 5 2
Dec 27 4 13

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sanford

Excessive Heat2
Inland Flooding34
Tornado4
Coastal Flooding12
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Sanford, ME

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Private Schools

Private Schools near Sanford, ME

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Maplestone
10 miles, NW
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The New School
11 miles, E

Colleges

Colleges near Sanford, ME

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Maine College of Art
30 miles, NE

Hospitals

Hospitals near Sanford, ME

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York Hospital
20 miles, S

Airports

Airports near Sanford, ME

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Manchester Airport
48 miles, SW