Median Age
36 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
27%
Over 65
17%
Sanford, NC
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,110
Population
32,962
Renter Mix
45% Rent
A beautiful suburb with stately homes and charming local businesses
Welcoming
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Charming
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Community
The city of Sanford is a well-kept suburb featuring a friendly atmosphere, affordable rentals, and welcoming neighbors. Sanford is everything you’d want from suburban life. Neighborhood parks, a charming downtown district, and beautiful residential streets are all commonplace in this city. Most neighborhoods feature large single-family homes, spacious lots, and manicured lawns. Kiwanis Family Park and Depot Park are just a few of the green spaces used in town. Enjoy community events, playgrounds, walking trails, athletic fields, and more. There are big-box retailers and restaurants spread throughout the city, but Downtown Sanford features some of the most popular hangouts in town. From the Southern cuisine at Mrs. Lacy’s Magnolia House to the delicious sweets at Sandra’s Bakery, you’re sure to find what you’re looking for.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$51,194
Average: $67,886
Education
6,179
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,494
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sanford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
45%
Non-Renters
55%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
14%
Other Education
86%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Sanford, NC is $1,111 for one bedroom, $1,323 for two bedrooms, and $1,453 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sanford has increased by 0.8% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,111/month
737 Sq Ft
House
$2,058/month
899 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Sanford, NC is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
J Glenn Edwards Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
532 Students
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Public
Grades K-5
473 Students
Public
Grades K-5
545 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
809 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
875 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
531 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
531 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
607 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
272 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,234 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,508 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,508 Students
Floyd L Knight Children Center
Public
Grades PK-12
105 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San-Lee Environmental Education & Recreation Park
- White Pines Nature Preserve
Military Bases
Airports
- Raleigh-Durham International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.