There are 20 independent living communities serving Sanford, North Carolina. This includes 5 communities in Sanford and 15 nearby. Independent living costs in North Carolina range from around $20 to $145 per day, with a median cost running approximately $54. The per month cost averages about $1,617 and ranges between $605 and $4,342. Annually, the average cost is about $19,404, which is under the nationwide average of $23,100.
Sanford is a mid-size city in Lee County within North Carolina. The city has a total population of 68,183, with 2,068,612 residents in the encompassing metro area. Approximately 24% of the local residents are 55 and over.
Sanford has an average SeniorScore™ of 66. The city's mean household income is $47,000 ($22,000 on a per capita basis), versus the average of $41,000 for the whole of North Carolina. The mean home price in Sanford is $142,500, which is lower than the North Carolina average of $204,000. The city has a high unemployment rate of around 10.63%.
Sanford has mild average temperatures, with comfortable winters and warm summers. The area gets very large levels of rain annually. Sanford has a moderate rate of crime and very poor air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the US.