Sanford, Florida
Quick Statistics
Sanford is a community in Seminole County, Florida, home to about 63,730 people spread across 24.1 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $36,763 a year, and a typical home is worth about $309,300. About 41.6% of adults hold a college degree, and 89.7% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has grown about 19 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Florida towns GeoStat tracks, Sanford ranks number 60 of 955 in population, number 531 in median household income, number 498 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Sanford typically top out near 93°F in July, while January nights average about 50°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Midway, FL | 2.7 mi. | 1,407 |
| 2. | Lake Mary, FL | 4.0 mi. | 16,860 |
| 3. | Heathrow, FL | 5.8 mi. | 6,769 |
| 4. | De Bary, FL | 7.0 mi. | 22,869 |
| 5. | Winter Springs, FL | 7.0 mi. | 38,951 |
| 6. | Longwood, FL | 7.5 mi. | 16,337 |
| 7. | Black Hammock, FL | 8.3 mi. | 1,290 |
| 8. | Deltona, FL | 8.9 mi. | 97,334 |
What is the population of Sanford, Florida?
Sanford has a population of about 63,730 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Sanford, Florida in?
Sanford is located in Seminole County, Florida.
What is the median home value in Sanford, Florida?
The median home value in Sanford is about $309,300, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Sanford, Florida?
The median personal income in Sanford is about $36,763 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Sanford, Florida?
Since 1950, 30 tornadoes have been recorded in Seminole County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Sanford, Florida?
Typical July highs run about 93 degrees and January lows about 50 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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