Sanford, NC Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 9,273 housing units in Sanford.
This represents a 49% growth from 6,223 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 8,940 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 333 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Sanford is about 58.6%.
Sanford's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.3%.
Average household size is 2.67 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Sanford were built after 1973.
Statistics
Housing Size
Housing Units by Size |
| Studio Type | 1.50% |
| One Bedroom | 11.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 30.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 43.40% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.70% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 2.10% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.78 |
Median year structure was built | 1971 |
Median Value of occupied units | $88,200 |
Median Price asked for vacant units | $72,800 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
Average Household Size | 2.51 |
Median year structure was built | 1976 |
Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $341 |
Owners Finance Status
Housing Finance |
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.20% |
| Second Mortgage | 8% |
| Home Equity Loan | 13% |
| Simple Mortgage | 46.30% |
| Debt Free | 32.60% |
Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 18.4% |