Seminole County, Florida
Sanford Real Estate and Local Guide
A historic waterfront city on Lake Monroe at the head of navigation on the St. Johns River, known for its walkable downtown and its railroad and agricultural heritage.
Living in Sanford
Nicknamed "The Celery City" after celery became a major crop following the 1890s citrus freezes. Source: en.wikipedia.org
IncomeAbout $62,877 median household
EducationAbout 26.8% hold a bachelor's or higher
CountySeminole County
Homes in Sanford
Single-family detached homesRoughly 53% of housing units
Median owner-occupied home valueAbout $272,900
- About 51% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied, with the balance renter-occupied.
Source: ACS 2023
What makes Sanford home
Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens
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Zoological park and botanical gardens near Lake Monroe
Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center
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Historic downtown performing arts theater
Sanford Museum
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City museum on founder Henry Shelton Sanford and local history
Sanford areas to know
Historic Downtown Sanford
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Walkable district with shops, restaurants, and a Lake Monroe marina
Goldsboro
Source: en.wikipedia.org
Historic West Sanford community, the second Florida town incorporated by Black citizens in 1891