Sanford, NC vs Stuart, FL
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.
Sanford
68.9
#1274 nationally
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 12.3). Sanford leads in cost of living index (93 vs 109). Stuart leads in median household income ($61,878 vs $52,951).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, NC | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1274) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 32,064 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,588 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $52,951 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+17.5 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Sanford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.9 Score
Sanford, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,588
Population
32,064
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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