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Sanford, MI

Village in Midland County, Michigan.

Population

716

Land area

1.3sq mi

People per sq mi

563

ZIP codes

0

Sanford and its ZIP codes

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Sanford at a glance

  • Sanford is about 3.2 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $68,000 a year, 7% less than the Michigan figure of $72,875.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,600 (24% below Michigan) and median rent is $950 a month.

Local data for Sanford, MI

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Sanford, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$68,000

Poverty rate

9.5%

Median home value

$175,600

Median rent

$950/mo

Homeownership

83.7%

Bachelor's or higher

39.6%

Median age

43.6

Average commute

24.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (245), Polish Americans (85), Irish Americans (82).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Midland County. PPP loans are for Sanford.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$70,983

38,301 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$67,162

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$482M

FY 2026, $5,776 per person

Midland County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Sanford, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone67.1%
  • Carpooled5.7%
  • Public transit1.2%
  • Walked1.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other8.4%
  • Worked from home16.6%

Average one-way commute: 24.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Sanford, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Low

Top: strong wind

Storm events since 1996

376

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

289

0.9% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 17°F

33.4 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Sanford, MI, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.1%

U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts

Diabetes

11.2%

U.S. 12.1% -0.9 pts

Smoking

13.7%

U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

6.0%

U.S. 11.1% -5.1 pts

Cities near Sanford

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MidlandCity8.2 mi34.5
ColemanCity12 mi1.2
BeavertonCity15 mi1.1
AuburnCity16 mi1.1
LoomisCensus-designated place16 mi2.8
FreelandCensus-designated place18 mi6.6
MerrillVillage19 mi0.7
ShepherdVillage19 mi1
HemlockCensus-designated place19 mi2.8
BreckenridgeVillage19 mi1.2
RosebushVillage19 mi0.9
Mount PleasantCity21 mi7.7
ClareCity22 mi3.7
GladwinCity22 mi2.9
St. LouisCity22 mi3.3
ShieldsCensus-designated place23 mi7.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Sanford, MI in?
Sanford is in Midland County, Michigan.
What is the population of Sanford, MI?
About 716 people live in Sanford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Sanford?
Nearby places include Midland (8.2 mi), Coleman (12 mi), Beaverton (15 mi), Auburn (16 mi), Loomis (16 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023