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Sanford, FL

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Sanford.

Population: 96,638 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sanford, FL is $337,782 — down 2.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $271,500 after a median 46 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,844/month. 23 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with hurricane, lightning, strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 1.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$337,782

Median home value

-2.5%

1-year change

46

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$337,782
1-year appreciation
-2.5%
3-year appreciation
-4.4%
5-year appreciation
+21.1%
10-year appreciation
+105.1%
All-time peak (2024-05)
$365,367
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
$271,500
Median list price
$309,950
Median price per sqft
$184
1-year sale-price change
-22.5%
Median days on market
46 days
Homes sold (recent period)
58
For-sale inventory
437
Sale-to-list ratio
96.0%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
61 days
New listings (monthly)
119

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

Rents

Typical rent
$1,844/mo
1-year rent change
+0.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,525/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,595/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,820/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,280/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,700/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)

Schools

Total schools
23
Elementary schools
11
Middle schools
2
High schools
5
Charter schools
3
Schools include
SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL, WILSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, GOLDSBORO ELEMENTARY MAGNET, MIDWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, IDYLLWILDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 94% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Sanford Dry Cleaners (3.6 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
75.0°F
Average high
83.0°F
Average low
66.0°F
Annual precipitation
61.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

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

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
40
Days with Good air quality
299
Days with Moderate air quality
64
Highest AQI recorded (year)
106

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

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
9.9 / 20
Transit service frequency
-49,822
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
66,193
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
59,695

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Canaveral National Seashore (30 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
61
Nearest airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
5
Hospitals include
CENTRAL FLORIDA LAKE MONROE HOSPITAL, ADVENTHEALTH ORLANDO, ORLANDO HEALTH-HEALTH CENTRAL HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.7 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
36
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.9 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+1,650 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,996
Housing built before 1970
17.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
43.8%
Median annual property tax
$2,303
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
83.1%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
195,969
Average weekly wage
$1,215
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
646

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

How it compares

SanfordState medianUS median
Median home value$337,782$346,549$289,727
Median sale price$271,500$359,990$325,000
Median days on market46 days72 days51 days
Typical rent$1,844/mo$2,095/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,303$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 Sanford, FL?
$337,782.
What is the median sale price in Sanford, FL?
$271,500.
How long do homes take to sell in Sanford, FL?
Median days on market: 46 days.
What is typical rent in Sanford, FL?
Typical rent: $1,844/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sanford, FL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hurricane, lightning, strongWind, tornado, inlandFlooding.
Is Sanford, FL in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Sanford, FL?
Risk to homes is higher than 94% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sanford, FL?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sanford, FL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Sanford Dry Cleaners, 3.6 mi.
How many schools serve Sanford, FL?
23 schools (11 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sanford, FL walkable?
Walkability index: 9.9/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Sanford, FL?
Good. Median AQI: 40. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Sanford, FL?
Regional Price Parity: 101.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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