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Sanford, ME


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Sanford, Maine

Sanford, Maine, in York county, is 30 miles SW of Portland, Maine (center to center) and 76 miles N of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 20,806.

The People and Families of Sanford

In Sanford, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sanford had a median family income of $43,021.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Sanford ($2,760). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Sanford Housing

About 64% of housing units in Sanford are owner-occupied. People in the town pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Sanford, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophySanford Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 15%Sanford Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sanford, ME

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population63
Senior Citizens66
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population58
Children Under 5 Years Old49
Well-Paid Single Men47
Well-Paid Single Women48
Racial Diversity310

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better46
Median Family Income47
People Above Poverty44
College Educated Adults22

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home62
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times56

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing103
Affordability of Rents75
People Living Alone68
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime62
Low Property Crime63

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