1 census tracts · pop 3,156 · pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score 3.7/10
· range 3.7–3.7
South Sanford is a white (non-hispanic) neighborhood in Sanford with 1 census tract and a population of 3,156 residents. The neighborhood's pop-weighted eviction-risk score of 3.7/10 (Lower tier) blends state law, county-level filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income ratios + poverty. 60% of renters here pay at least 30% of household income on rent, and 30% are severely cost-burdened (≥50% of income). Average gross rent of $1,119/month sits 3% lower than the Sanford citywide average ($1,152).
Risk score
3.7
Lower
1 tracts · population-weighted
South Sanford vs SanfordHow this neighborhood stacks against the citywide average
Single-parent HH, disability, language barriers, age 17- / 65+
Racial/ethnic minority15%ile
Hispanic + non-white share of population
Housing & transport96%ile
Multi-unit structures, mobile homes, crowding, no vehicle
CDC PLACES 2023 · pop-weighted
Eviction-adjacent indicators in South Sanford
Average across all constituent tracts, population-weighted. Source: CDC PLACES (cwsq-ngmh) crude prevalence.
13.5%Housing insecurity
9.8%Utility shutoff threat
16.0%Food insecurity
21.5%SNAP enrollment
11.4%No health insurance
39.1%Any disability
Frequently asked
About South Sanford
Q1
What is the eviction-risk score for South Sanford?
South Sanford scores 3.7/10 (Lower tier) across 1 census tracts. The pop-weighted Eviction Risk Score blends state law, county filing rates, parent-city politics, and tract-specific rent-to-income and poverty signals.
Q2
How does South Sanford compare to Sanford overall?
South Sanford scores 0.7 points lower than Sanford overall (4.4/10). Renters spend 60% of income on rent vs 29% citywide. Average rent: $1,119 vs $1,152.
Q3
What is the average rent in South Sanford?
Average gross rent in South Sanford eviction risk is $1,119/month (pop-weighted across 1 census tracts, ACS 5-year 2023). 60% of renter households are cost-burdened.
Q4
What percentage of South Sanford residents are renters?
46% of South Sanford households are renter-occupied (vs 29% in Sanford). The neighborhood has 3,156 residents.
Q5
Is South Sanford a high social-vulnerability area?
South Sanford sits in the 83rd percentile nationally on the CDC Social Vulnerability Index (highly vulnerable). The index combines poverty, unemployment, household composition, racial/ethnic minority share, and housing/transportation factors across all US census tracts.
Q6
How safe is South Sanford for landlords?
South Sanford eviction risk carries a lower-tier eviction-risk profile for landlords (3.7/10). Pop-weighted across 1 constituent tracts, the score blends parent-city rent-control posture, county eviction-process timelines, and tract-specific rent-to-income / poverty signals. Compared to Sanford as a whole (4.4/10), this neighborhood is lower-risk.
Q7
What is the demographic breakdown of South Sanford?
South Sanford has 3,301 residents (White (non-Hispanic) Neighborhood). Top groups: White (non-Hispanic) (85.9%), Other / Multiracial (10%), Asian (non-Hispanic) (2.7%). Source: ACS 5-year 2023, table B03002.
