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Sanford, CO


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Sanford, Colorado

Sanford, Colorado, in Conejos county, is 98 miles SW of Pueblo, Colorado (center to center) and 123 miles SW of Colorado Springs, Colorado. The town has a population of 817.

The People and Families of Sanford

In Sanford, about 64% of adults are married. Sanford is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.

Interestingly, Sanford is known for having more men than similar towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sanford had a median family income of $30,469. An unusual characteristic of Sanford is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Sanford Housing

About 76% of housing units in Sanford are owner-occupied. Homeowners in the town benefit from lower real estate taxes than most other towns in Colorado.

Commuting

In Sanford, 90% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Sanford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 9%Sanford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Sanford, CO

Comparing Sanford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population97
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Racial Diversity74
Senior Citizens26
Female Share of the Population24
Well-Paid Single Men11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
People Above Poverty22
People in Middle Class or Better22
Median Family Income21

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use86
Short Commute Times76
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes910
Seasonal and Vacation Housing87
Affordability of Rents68
Housing Recently Built54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
People Living Alone23
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