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Sanford

CommunityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Virginia
$130K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.114
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$130K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,224 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1955
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.100%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.40%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.12%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.23.7 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.158
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.96
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.20

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.60%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.2.5%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.19%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.5%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.164
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$67K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$64K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.57°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.43 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.63%

How Sanford compares

By median home value, Sanford is the 7th most expensive of 9 communities in Accomack County, and its typical home is worth more than 24% of all homes in Accomack County.

Home values in Sanford

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$68K$268K
communities in Accomack County ranked by median home value
#Accomack CountyMedian valueHomes
1Greenbackville$261K1,622
2Quinby$186K249
3Atlantic$181K423
4Horntown$165K1,957
5New Church$157K713
6Temperanceville$143K550
7Sanford$130K114
8Oak Hall$119K132
9Greenbush$110K292

About the Sanford market

How many homes are there in Sanford, VA?

Sanford, VA contains 114 residential properties, with a median of 1,224 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1955. The median TopHap Estimate is $130K.

How does Sanford, VA compare to the rest of Accomack County?

By median home value, Sanford, VA is the 7th most expensive of 9 communities in Accomack County. Its typical home is worth more than 24% of all homes in Accomack County. Temperanceville ranks just above it and Oak Hall just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Sanford, VA?

40% of homes in Sanford, VA are owner-occupied. 12% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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