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Sanderson, FL

Sanderson, FL.

Population: 4,608 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sanderson, FL is $276,187 — up 8.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $252,500 after a median 90 days on market. FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$276,187

Median home value

+8.3%

1-year change

90

Median days on market

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$276,187
1-year appreciation
+8.3%
3-year appreciation
+11.1%
5-year appreciation
+19.2%
10-year appreciation
+104.1%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$276,187
House Price Index (state)
542.2 (-2.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$252,500
Median list price
$271,700
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
-44.5%
Median days on market
90 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
7
Sale-to-list ratio
94.2%
Active listings
5
1-year forecast
+1.0%

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,098/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,373/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,624/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,111/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,436/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
101.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.2¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.50/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Notable hazard ratings (county)
heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · lightning: Relatively Low · tornado: Relatively Low · wildfire: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 77% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
83.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cecil Field Naval Air Station (24.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
68.0°F
Average high
81.0°F
Average low
56.0°F
Annual precipitation
52.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9a (extreme annual low 20 to 25°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
43
Days with Good air quality
248
Days with Moderate air quality
116
Highest AQI recorded (year)
89

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
2.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
2,741
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
2,860

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve (47 mi)
National parks include
Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve, Cumberland Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Cuyler Field (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Cecil Airport (VQQ) (27 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
ED FRASER MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, NORTHEAST FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.7 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+125 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,997
Housing built before 1970
9.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
37.8%
Median annual property tax
$1,438
Households with broadband internet
68.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
5,201
Average weekly wage
$768
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Other Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
99

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

SandersonState medianUS median
Median home value$276,187$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$252,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market90 days72 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,438$2,388$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sanderson, FL?
$276,187.
What is the median sale price in Sanderson, FL?
$252,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sanderson, FL?
Median days on market: 90 days.
What is typical rent in Sanderson, FL?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,624/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sanderson, FL?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level).
Is Sanderson, FL in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Sanderson, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 77% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sanderson, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sanderson, FL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
Is Sanderson, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 2.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sanderson, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 43. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sanderson, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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