City profile
Sanford, ME
York County · Population 22,247
Sanford is a town in York County, ME with about 22,247 residents and a typical home value near $280,000. It is 30 miles from Portland, ME, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
23°F
Summer avg
70°F
Sunny days / yr
200
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$280,200
Typical monthly housing
$1,777
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
94
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.09%
- State income tax (top)
- 7.15%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 5.50%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 82/100
Top hazards: Ice storm, Hurricane, Coastal flooding
Nearest major airport
27 mi to Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Democratic · 54% Democratic / 44% Republican
Community
Population
22,247
Black population
1.3%
County
York County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸ME is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance costs are among the lowest in the U.S.
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: winter storms
Highlights
- About 22,247 residents
- Typical home value about $280,000
- 30 miles from Portland, ME
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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