Sanford, Florida

Population 54,146

Sanford is located in Seminole County, FL. The population is 54,146, making Sanford the largest city in Seminole County.

There are 23 public schools in Sanford with an average Homefacts rating of B. The total crime rate for Sanford is moderate , and there are 120 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Sanford is moderate 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 Midway, Lake Mary and Enterprise.

Sanford Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Very good
  • No High School Diploma: 10.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 67.4%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.8%

Crime Rate

42.1% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 202
  • Violent Crimes: 817
  • Robbery: 191
  • Burglary: 518
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

38.90% Higher than national avg.
  • 120 offenders in Sanford
  • 22.16 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

244 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 6
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 16
  • Tanks & Spills: 208

Unemployment

Moderate 3.6%
  • Florida unemployment average: 2.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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23 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 23 K-12 public schools in Sanford, FL and 11 private schools. Homefacts rates Sanford's schools as Very good, with an overall B rating.

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120 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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20 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Sanford, FL issued 20 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Sanford, FL issued 561 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 561 permits, 185 were issued for single family homes and 376 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,118
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,226
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,424
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,840
  • 4 Bedrooms: $2,172

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Environmental Hazards

244 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (386/398)
    Sanford, FL has 96.98% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Sanford, FL is a green zone.
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  • UV Index VERY HIGH 7.35 Average
    Sanford, FL is a very high risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 59.65°
  • February 62.77°
  • March 65.82°
  • April 72.55°
  • May 78.07°
  • June 82.09°
  • July 83.17°
  • August 83.5°
  • September 81.57°
  • October 75.05°
  • November 66.73°
  • December 62.67°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Sanford, FL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Sanford, FL: $39,989

Unemployment

Unemployment in Sanford is 3.6%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 37.74%
White Collar - 62.26%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Rick Scott
  • Sen. Bill Nelson
  • Sen. Marco Rubio

City Representatives

  • Corrine Brown
  • John Mica
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