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Sanford, North Carolina

Introduction to Sanford, North Carolina

Sanford, North Carolina, in Lee county, is 31 miles SW of Cary, North Carolina (center to center) and 36 miles SW of Raleigh, North Carolina.The city has a population of 23,220.

Sanford History

The present day city of Sanford was named after C.O. Sanford, a railroad civil engineer. Sanford is the county seat of Lee County, which was established in 1907. The town of Jonesboro, another major town of the county, merged with the city in the late 20th century and was renamed as Jonesboro Heights. The Sanford Herald, the city’s newspaper, was first published in 1930.

Sanford and nearby Attractions

  • Tama County Historical Museum and Genealogy Library
  • North Carolina Railroad Museum
  • House in the Horseshoe State Historic Site
  • Jordan Lake State Recreation Area
  • JFK Special Warfare Museum
  • Raven Rock State Park

Things To Do In Sanford

There are several open spaces and parks in Sanford including Depot Park, Deep River Sporting Clays, and SanLee Park. It is also worth visiting the Railroad House Museum. Shopping can be enjoyed at the Kendale Shopping Center, Sanford Mall, and Sanford Shopping Center. The Sanford Municipal Golf Course is an ideal destination for golf lover, and it offers an eye-catching view of Buffalo Creek. It also has a large driving range. Golfers can also visit the Tobacco Road Golf Course.

Sanford Transportation

Flights are available from Moore County Airport.

Sanford Higher Education

Central Carolina Community College is the local college. Higher educational facilities are also offered at Campbell University, Wake Technical Community College, North Carolina Central University, and Meredith College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophySanford Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 19%Sanford Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Sanford, NC

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population89
Senior Citizens43
Well-Paid Single Men46
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size79
Portion of People Married35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
Median Family Income35
People Above Poverty35
People in Middle Class or Better34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times65
Public Transportation Use69
Walking and Biking to Work47
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built76
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes73
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
People Living Alone54

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime23
Low Property Crime12
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