North Port, FL vs Sanford, ME
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
North Port
73.8
#675 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
North Port leads in crime level (2.6 vs 4.3). North Port leads in median household income ($78,815 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 29.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Port, FL | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#675) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 88,934 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $303,116 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $78,815 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 29.9 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 7 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.2 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that North Port has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.8 Score
North Port, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,116
Population
88,934
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
Southeast
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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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