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Sanford, Florida houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Sanford, FL (Seminole County) — Census median home value $272,900, county listing prices down about 2.4% over the past year. Market data for Sanford houses and the broader area.
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Sanford, FL is in Seminole County, Florida — this guide covers houses in Sanford and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 62,292, with a median household income of $62,877. Census data puts Sanford houses at a median value of $272,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Seminole County's current median listing price runs $400,000, down about 2.4% over the past year.
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Market overview
Sanford housing market
Sanford is in Seminole County, Florida. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Sanford and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$272,900
Population (Census ACS)
62,292
Median household income
$62,877
County price trend (2025)
0.04% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Sanford market snapshot
Population
62,292
County
Seminole County
Median Household Income
$62,877
Median Home Value (city)
$272,900
Median Listing Price (Seminole County)
$400,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,496/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-2.4%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sanford's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $272,900. Separately, Seminole County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $400,000. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Seminole County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.04% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Sanford has an estimated population of 62,292 and a median household income of $62,877, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Sanford's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.3x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 29% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: DeBary (~7.0 mi), Deltona (~8.9 mi), Orange City (~10.2 mi), Goldenrod (~12.3 mi), Maitland (~12.5 mi), Lake Helen (~13.7 mi), Eatonville (~14.0 mi), Winter Park (~14.0 mi), Pine Lakes (~14.0 mi), University (~14.6 mi), Lockhart (~14.8 mi), Fairview Shores (~15.0 mi), DeLand Southwest (~15.2 mi), Union Park (~15.5 mi), Mount Plymouth (~15.7 mi), West DeLand (~16.1 mi).
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Census & home facts
Sanford data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
62,292
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$272,900
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$62,877
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,496
County FHFA annual change (2025)
0.04%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$400,000
Census place type
city
County
Seminole County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
24.05 sq mi
Census GEOID
1263650
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Sanford
Schools
SEMINOLE — 77 schools, 66,680 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Seminole addresses may be served by SEMINOLE, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Sanford FAQ
What are houses worth in Sanford, FL?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Sanford at $272,900. Seminole County's current median listing price runs $400,000, down about 2.4% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Sanford, FL?
For owner-occupied houses in Sanford, Census ACS data shows a median value of $272,900. Active listing prices in Seminole County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Sanford, FL?
Sanford houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Seminole County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Sanford, FL?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Sanford's population at approximately 62,292.
What's the median rent in Sanford, FL?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Sanford at approximately $1,496 per month.
What is the median household income in Sanford, FL?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Sanford at approximately $62,877.
Is the Sanford housing market growing?
Seminole County's FHFA house price index shows a 0.04% annual change in 2025.
Is Sanford, FL affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Sanford's median home value at about 4.3 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 29% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Sanford, FL?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest SEMINOLE for many Sanford addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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