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Sanford, Maine

city · York County

At a glance

22,247
Population
$280,200
Median home value (all homes)
8% below U.S. median
$378,830
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,152/mo
Median rent
15% below U.S. median
$72,524
Median household income
8% below U.S. median
28.1 min
Average commute
89.9%
Homes with broadband
7.38%
Locations with fiber available
3.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 99 — 1% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing10% above
Goods & services0% above
Utilities19% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance37% below
Commute cost3% above
For business: Maine is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college0 mi
High school graduates91.3%
College graduates24.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council
Sanford Regional Economic Growth Council (SREGC) is a private, 501(c)(6) non-profit corporation that partners with the City of Sanford and the Industrial Development Corporation to pursue sustainable economic development, including business attraction, expansion, retention, entrepreneurship, and public-private partnerships for Sanford-Springvale.
county The Southern Maine Finance Agency
The Southern Maine Finance Agency (SMFA) provides financing options for Maine businesses, offering gap financing for projects and various loan programs; it now offers SBA 504 Loans as part of its financing options.
state Loring Development Authority
Associated with the Loring Commerce Centre, a busy commercial, industrial and aviation park in northern Maine that offers assets to support business development.
state Maine Department of Economic & Commercial Dev
The Maine Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that works with statewide and local partners, private industry and small businesses to enhance economic prosperity in Maine. It helps communities attract jobs and grow infrastructure through programs, tax credits, reimbursements, R&D credits, capital loans, and direct investment.
state Maine Development Foundation
The Maine Development Foundation is a non-partisan statewide driver of sustainable economic growth in Maine. It connects people, decision-makers, and communities through trusted research, leadership development, and creative partnerships to stimulate new ideas, solve problems, and improve lives.
state Maine State Chamber of Commerce
The Maine State Chamber of Commerce is Maine’s largest business association, serving as The Voice of Maine Business and advocating for a positive business climate and a strong state economy through advocacy, access, and awareness.
state Sunrise County Eco Council
Sunrise County Economic Council (SCEC) is a regional economic development organization serving Washington County, Maine; it initiates and facilitates job creation and prosperity by partnering with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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