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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.
In Sanford, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Sanford had a median family income of $43,021.
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.
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.
In Sanford, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Sanford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Maine (State):
Ratings range from
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