City profile
Sanford, FL
Seminole County · Population 63,730
Sanford is a city in Seminole County, FL with about 63,730 residents and a typical home value near $309,000. It is 18 miles from Orlando, FL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
62°F
Summer avg
83°F
Sunny days / yr
233
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$309,300
Typical monthly housing
$1,904
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
93
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.87%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 7.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 91/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Strong wind, Lightning
Nearest major airport
3 mi to Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 48% Democratic / 51% Republican
Community
Population
63,730
Black population
24.5%
County
Seminole County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance is very expensive or hard to get here — get quotes before you buy
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hurricanes, flooding
Highlights
- About 63,730 residents
- Typical home value about $309,000
- 18 miles from Orlando, FL
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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