How many renters in Sanford, FL pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
59.2% (±5.4 points) of renting households in Sanford, FL spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
50.5% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 35.3% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 59.2% (±5.4 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 50.5% (±4.8 points)
- Median share of income
- 35.3% (±2.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Sanford
| Share of income spent on rent | Sanford | Seminole County | Florida | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 9.6% (±3.1 points) | 7.3% | 8.1% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 12.2% (±3.2 points) | 11.3% | 9.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 9.3% (±2.3 points) | 10.1% | 11.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 9.7% (±2.5 points) | 12.7% | 11.3% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.7% (±2.4 points) | 9.9% | 9.8% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 50.5% (±4.8 points) | 48.7% | 50.2% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Sanford against Seminole County, its state and the nation
| Sanford | Seminole County | Florida | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 59.2% (±5.4 points) | 58.6% (±2.5 points) | 60.0% (±0.4 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 50.5% (±4.8 points) | 48.7% (±2.1 points) | 50.2% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 35.3% (±2.6 points) | 34.4% (±1.1 points) | 35.2% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $55,730 (±$4,636) | $60,968 (±$2,284) | $53,617 (±$353) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,609 (±$55) | $1,783 (±$15) | $1,669 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Sanford, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Seminole County (58.6%).
It is not measurably different from Florida (60.0%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Seminole County, Sanford ranks 8 of 14 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 415 of 843.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Sanford
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sanford | — | 59.2% (±5.4 points) | — |
| Midway (community, Seminole County) | 2.7 mi | 41.2% (±44.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Mary | 4.0 mi | 48.3% (±14.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Heathrow | 5.8 mi | 61.1% (±13.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| DeBary | 7.0 mi | 59.8% (±17.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Winter Springs | 7.0 mi | 52.0% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Longwood | 7.5 mi | 68.5% (±10.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Deltona | 8.9 mi | 53.4% (±7.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Casselberry | 9.3 mi | 59.6% (±7.8 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Seminole County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fern Park | 71.0% (±16.1 points) |
| 3 | Longwood | 68.5% (±10.3 points) |
| 4 | Wekiwa Springs | 62.7% (±14.0 points) |
| 5 | Heathrow | 61.1% (±13.7 points) |
| 6 | Casselberry | 59.6% (±7.8 points) |
| 7 | Altamonte Springs | 59.5% (±6.0 points) |
| 8 | Sanford | 59.2% (±5.4 points) |
| 9 | Oviedo | 58.8% (±8.4 points) |
| 10 | Forest City | 53.0% (±12.7 points) |
| 11 | Winter Springs | 52.0% (±10.1 points) |
| 12 | Lake Mary | 48.3% (±14.1 points) |
| 13 | Midway (community, Seminole County) | 41.2% (±44.5 points) |
| 14 | Chuluota | 35.9% (±37.9 points) |
Showing 13 of 14 places in Seminole County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Sanford
Are renters in Sanford rent-burdened?
59.2% of renting households in Sanford pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Sanford spend on rent?
The median renting household in Sanford, FL spends 35.3% (±2.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanford city, Florida
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanford city, Florida
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Sanford city, Florida
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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