Sanford 68 Good
Sanford Livability #360 ranked city in Michigan#8,890 ranked city in the USARanks better than 69% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Sanford

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Employment

    With higher than average median household income, income per capita and lower unemployment rates, this area scores extremely well in the employment category.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      Sanford transportation information

      Statistic Sanford Michigan National
      Average one way commute29min24min26min
      Workers who drive to work77.1%82.5%76.4%
      Workers who carpool4.1%8.8%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit3.5%1.4%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk1.3%2.2%2.8%
      Working from home6.0%3.7%4.6%
      Source: The Sanford, MI data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).