Sanford

Sanford, Maine Overview

Sanford scores 57.7/100 overall (B+), ranking #11 of 20 cities in Maine — below the state composite of 77.3. Environment is the city’s relative strength at 77/100, while Transportation lags at 40/100.

Income & Employment in Sanford

The median household income in Sanford is $70,570, 3% above the statewide median of $68,810. The local unemployment rate of 3.4% is higher than the state’s 3.2%. Population grew 0.7% recently.

Safety in Sanford

Sanford’s violent crime rate of 182.9 per 100,000 runs above the Maine average of 100. The property crime rate is 2560.7 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Sanford

Sanford has a cost of living index of 101.1 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly above the national benchmark. The median home value is $257,200. Median monthly rent is $1,158. Renters spend 19.7% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Sanford

The adult obesity rate in Sanford is 35.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 11.1%. Residents report an average of 19.4 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Maine ranks #11 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Sanford

Sanford has a high school graduation rate of 87%. The student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1 indicates smaller class sizes. Local districts invest $17,579 per student, well above the national median. The city has 4 public schools serving 2,839 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Sanford

The annual average temperature in Sanford is 49.1°F. Summers average 67°F. Winters average 31.2°F. Precipitation is abundant at 61.4 inches per year.

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