Sanford, ME Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 4,359 housing units in Sanford.
This represents a 2% growth from 4,275 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 4,264 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and 95 were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Sanford is about 52.5%.
Sanford's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 4.1%.
Average household size is 2.44 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Sanford were built after 1947.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 1% |
| One Bedroom | 15.30% |
| Two Bedrooms | 32.90% |
| Three Bedrooms | 34.90% |
| Four Bedrooms | 10.10% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 5.70% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.78 |
| Median year structure was built | 1945 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $88,200 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $84,600 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
| Median year structure was built | 1949 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $455 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.30% |
| Home Equity Loan | 9.80% |
| Simple Mortgage | 48.70% |
| Debt Free | 34.20% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 19.2% |
