Sanford, Maine

City Profile — Demographics, Income, Education & Housing
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2022 5-Year Estimates
21,986
Population
$71,848
Median Income
$238,000
Home Value
39.3
Median Age

Demographics

Sanford has a population of 21,986 with a median age of 39.3. Here is the racial and ethnic breakdown of the population:

White
91.6%
Other
2.8%
Hispanic
2.6%
Asian
1.6%
Black
1.4%
Demographic Value
Total Population21,986
Median Age39.3
White91.6%
Black or African American1.4%
Asian1.6%
Hispanic or Latino2.6%
Other / Two or More Races2.8%

Income & Economy

The median household income in Sanford is $71,848, which is 4.4% below the national median of $75,149. The per capita income is $35,090. The poverty rate is 11.1%.

$71,848
Median Household Income
$35,090
Per Capita Income
11.1%
Poverty Rate

Employment

The unemployment rate in Sanford is 4.0%, compared to the national rate of 5.4%.

Education

In Sanford, 91.1% of residents age 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher (6.9% with a graduate or professional degree).

HS Diploma+
91.1%
Bachelor's+
22.3%
Graduate+
6.9%
Education Level % of Adults (25+)
High School Diploma or Higher91.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher22.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree6.9%

Housing

The median home value in Sanford is $238,000, below the national median of $281,900. The median monthly rent is $1,081. The homeownership rate is 67.9%.

$238,000
Median Home Value
$1,081/mo
Median Rent
67.9%
Homeownership Rate
Housing Metric Value
Median Home Value$238,000
Median Monthly Rent$1,081
Homeownership Rate67.9%
Vacancy Rate6.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Sanford, Maine?
The population of Sanford, Maine is 21,986 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Sanford, Maine?
The median household income in Sanford, Maine is $71,848. This is 4.4% below the national median of $75,149.
What is the median home value in Sanford, Maine?
The median home value in Sanford, Maine is $238,000. The median monthly rent is $1,081.
What percentage of people in Sanford have a college degree?
In Sanford, Maine, 22.3% of adults age 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 91.1% have a high school diploma or higher.
Is Sanford, Maine an affordable place to live?
The home price-to-income ratio in Sanford, Maine is 3.3x (median home value $238,000 vs. median income $71,848), making it relatively affordable by that measure. A ratio under 4.0 is generally considered affordable.

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