Sanford city, Maine
Sanford city profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Sanford city is a geographic entity located in York County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 22,663. The land area covers 47.79 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 22,663 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 42.1 yrs | ±2.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,629 | ±369 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 10,246 | ±408 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,629 | ±369 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 617 | ±211 |
| Median Home Value | $280,200 | ±$10,030 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,152 | ±$72 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,524 | ±$7,262 |
| Per Capita Income | $39,027 | ±$2,970 |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% | ±2.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,264 | ±621 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% | ±1.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 11,543 | ±515 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 89.9% | ±3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 22,497 (2024)
ID: 240557
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Municipal | Official Local Government |
Contact: CITY MANAGER
919 MAIN ST, SANFORD ME 04073-3587
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GUS Population: 220,143 (2024)
ID: 127884
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: ADM. ASST. COMMISSIONERS OFFICE
45 KENNEBUNK RD, ALFRED ME 04002-3440
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Sanford | PK-04 | Sanford, ME | |
| Regular School Sanford | 09-12 | Sanford, ME | |
| Regular School Sanford | 05-08 | Sanford, ME | |
| Regular School Sanford | PK-04 | Sanford, ME | |
| Career and Technical School Sanford | N | Sanford, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Acton, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Alfred, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | Barrington, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Barrington, NH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 08-12 | Biddeford, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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York County Community College
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College | 11.7 mi away | 112 College Drive, Wells, ME, 04090 |
2072164300
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GOODALL MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.1 mi away | 952 MAIN STREET, SANFORD, ME, 04073 |
(207) 324-4714
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The Landing School
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College | 13.1 mi away | 286 River Rd, Arundel, ME, 04046 |
2079857976
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SPRINGVALE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 3.6 mi away | 443 MAIN STREET, SPRINGVALE, ME, 04083 |
(207) 324-4624
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Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
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College Vocational | 14.8 mi away | 456 High Street, Somersworth, NH, 03878 |
6036921515
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PARSONS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | 27 SACO ROAD, ALFRED, ME, 04002 |
(207) 324-2001
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University of New England
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College | 18.8 mi away | 11 Hills Beach Rd, Biddeford, ME, 04005-9599 |
2072830171
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MARTHA SAWYER COMMUNITY LIBRARY
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Library | 7.7 mi away | 53 UPPER GUINEA ROAD, LEBANON, ME, 04027 |
(207) 457-1299
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
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College | 21.8 mi away | 105 Main St., Thompson Hall, Durham, NH, 03824-3547 |
6038621234
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D.A. HURD LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 41 HIGH STREET, NORTH BERWICK, ME, 03906 |
(207) 676-2215
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at SANFORD 2 NNW, ME US, located 2.6 miles from Sanford city. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31.7° | 9.9° | 20.8° | 3.68" | — |
| February | 35.3° | 11.3° | 23.3° | 3.62" | — |
| March | 43.5° | 19.9° | 31.7° | 4.70" | — |
| April | 56.8° | 30.4° | 43.6° | 4.60" | — |
| May | 67.8° | 40.8° | 54.3° | 3.83" | — |
| June | 76.2° | 50.5° | 63.3° | 4.56" | — |
| July | 81.3° | 56.1° | 68.7° | 3.96" | — |
| August | 80.3° | 54.5° | 67.4° | 3.94" | — |
| September | 72.8° | 47.0° | 59.9° | 3.82" | — |
| October | 60.5° | 35.6° | 48.1° | 5.35" | — |
| November | 48.2° | 26.7° | 37.5° | 4.46" | — |
| December | 37.2° | 17.3° | 27.3° | 4.79" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford city | City | 0.0 mi | — |
| Alfred CDP | CDP | 4.1 mi | — |
| North Berwick CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| West Kennebunk CDP | CDP | 8.9 mi | — |
| Kennebunk CDP | CDP | 11.1 mi | — |
| Berwick CDP | CDP | 11.9 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2303165725. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.