Sanford, NC

Living in Sanford

Bikeability7
Walkability11
Commute57
Public Transit12
Affordability89
Public Safety95
Airports47
Hospitals68
Colleges44
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Schools25
1←PoorGreat→100

Residents

29kPopulation+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

$47kMedian 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

$142kMedian Home Value+$10k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$605Median 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)
Jan4041
Feb4330
Mar5040
Apr5930
May6740
Jun7640
Jul7950
Aug7750
Sep7140
Oct6030
Nov5130
Dec4330

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Sanford

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding36
Tornado17
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