Sanford, North Carolina

Population 28,576

Sanford is located in Lee County, NC. The population is 28,576, making Sanford the largest city in Lee County.

There are 18 public schools in Sanford with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Sanford is low , and there are 159 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sanford is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Sanford property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Sanford include East Sanford Township, West Sanford Township and Jonesboro Township.

Sanford Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 21.2%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 56.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.6%

Crime Rate

17.36% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 198
  • Violent Crimes: 158
  • Robbery: 79
  • Burglary: 594
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

75.66% Higher than national avg.
  • 159 offenders in Sanford
  • 55.64 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

493 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 11
  • Registered Polluters: 27
  • Superfunds: 13
  • Tanks & Spills: 442

Unemployment

Very High 4.9%
  • North Carolina unemployment average: 3.9%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

Schools view all

18 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 18 K-12 public schools in Sanford, NC and 3 private schools. Homefacts rates Sanford's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.
3 Private Schools

Grace Christian School

Lee Christian School

The Griffin Academy

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1 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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Crime view details

159 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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6 Former Drug Labs view all

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42 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sanford, NC issued 42 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sanford, NC issued 30 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $880
  • 1 Bedroom: $880
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,030
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,350
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,550

Zip Codes

27237 27330 27331 27332

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Environmental Hazards

493 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Sanford, NC has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sanford, NC is a green zone.
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  • UV Index HIGH 5.2 Average
    Sanford, NC is a high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 40.63°
  • February 44.02°
  • March 52.72°
  • April 60.8°
  • May 68.77°
  • June 77.07°
  • July 79.95°
  • August 79.4°
  • September 73.03°
  • October 61.13°
  • November 50.03°
  • December 44.28°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sanford, NC

Earthquakes
Sanford, NC has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Sanford, NC has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Sanford, NC has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Sanford, NC has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sanford, NC: $42,070

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sanford is 4.9%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 3.9% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 47.49%
White Collar - 52.51%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pat McCrory
  • Sen. Richard Burr
  • Sen. Thom Tillis

City Representatives

  • Renee Ellmers

Neighborhood Info

4 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

6 Cemeteries view all

38 FCC Towers view all

7 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

3 Police Stations view all

3 Retirement Homes view all

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