Sanford, NC 27330 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Sanford, NC—27330

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$288,000

1.1% YoY Growth

Household Income

$60,700

24.6% YoY Growth

Days on Market

18.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.1%

Median Rent

$1,850

10.3% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

$1,220

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$1,350

3.9% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,790

0.6% YoY Growth

Other Zip Codes in Sanford, NC

27332

Home Price Trends — Sanford, NC

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Sanford, NC is $288,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.1%. This indicates that home prices in Sanford, NC are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.1%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$288,000	1.1%
Single Family	$288,000	1.4%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Sanford, NC

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sanford, NC is $1,930, with a year-over-year rent change of 10.3%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sanford, NC is 1-bedrooms: $1,670, 2-bedrooms: $1,340, 3-bedrooms: $1,820, 4-bedrooms: $2,240. The most common rental property sizes in Sanford, NC are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 47.5% and 30.1% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$1,850	$1,930
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	$1,220	$1,670
2 Bed Rent	$1,350	$1,340
3 Bed Rent	$1,790	$1,820
4 Bed Rent	$2,250	$2,240

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

0.8%

1 Bedroom

16.7%

2 Bedrooms

47.5%

3 Bedrooms

30.1%

4 Bedrooms

3.3%

5+ Bedrooms

1.6%

Property Listings — Sanford, NC

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sanford, NC is 64. This is a decrease of -4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 22.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$351,000	-1.0%
Listing Count	194	7.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.5%	7.0%
Days on Market	79	18.0%

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Demographics — Sanford, NC

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sanford, NC has a population of 41,500, which has increased by 5.6% over the past 5 years. Sanford, NC is a popular place for families, as children make up 25.7% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 23.1% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 6.0% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	41,500	5.6%
% Under 18	25.7%	4.5%
% Seniors	14.7%	0.0%
% WFH	6.0%	106.9%
% w/ College Degree	23.1%	7.9%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sanford, NC is a predominantly white area, with 53.7% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 7.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sanford, NC is hispanic, making up 21.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 9.9% of the population in Sanford, NC, and this percentage has decreased by 5.7% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	53.7%	-7.4%
% Black	20.2%	-5.2%
% Hispanic	21.5%	16.8%
% Asian	1.6%	60.0%
% Foreign Born	9.9%	-5.7%

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Mortgage and Risk — Sanford, NC

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 1006 mortgage originations in Sanford, NC, of which 70.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 64.0%, with 33.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sanford, NC. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 10.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	1,006
% Conventional Loans	70.0%
% Government Loans	30.0%
% Investor Loans	2.0%
% Second Loans	1.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	10.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Sanford, NC

As of 2024, the percent of homes in Sanford, NC under the Section 8 program is 9.8%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Sanford, NC, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	740
Total Units Section 8	567
% Rentals under Section 8	9.8%
% Occupied Section 8	78.9%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	$60	$1,220	$1,280
2 Bedroom	$120	$1,350	$1,470
3 Bedroom	$60	$1,790	$1,850
4 Bedroom	$10	$2,250	$2,260

Sanford, NC—27330

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Sanford, NC

Home Price Trends — Sanford, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sanford, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sanford, NC

Demographics — Sanford, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sanford, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sanford, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sanford, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sanford, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	4.3
Median Home Price	$288,000
Median Household Income	$60,700

Sanford, NC—27330

Key Metrics at a Glance

Other Zip Codes in Sanford, NC

Home Price Trends — Sanford, NC

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Sanford, NC

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Sanford, NC

Demographics — Sanford, NC

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Sanford, NC

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Sanford, NC

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Sanford, NC

Home Price to Income Ratio

Sanford, NC — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Moncure, NC

Sanford, NC

Olivia

Goldston, NC

Broadway, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

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