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Sanford, Maine · ZIP 04073

Sanford — ZIP 04073

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Sanford (04073) scores 55/100 — Fair for Maine. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $380K.

55OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

C-Fair

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share8%
Property crime share92%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index88/100
Avg math proficiency81%
Avg reading proficiency82%
Schools nearby4

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index46/100
Typical home value$380K
Median rent$1,681/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$380K

Median Rent

$1,681/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 10 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

2,154

Violent Crime

209

Property Crime

1,945

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for York County, Maine (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
Margaret Chase SmithPK–04396
87%
92%
Sanford High School09–121,115
82%
77%
Sanford Middle School05–08920
77%
78%
Sanford Pride Elementary SchoolPK–04383
77%
82%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

17,385

Median Income

$73K

Homeownership

69%

Median Age

42.8 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 04073 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 04073 has a school score of 88/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 04073 is approximately $380K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 04073 in Sanford has an overall NeighborScore of 55/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.