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Sanford, North Carolina · ZIP 27330

Sanford — ZIP 27330

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Sanford (27330) scores 82/100 — Good for Sanford. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $296K.

82OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share9%
Property crime share91%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index67/100
Avg math proficiency48%
Avg reading proficiency47%
Schools nearby12

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index49/100
Typical home value$296K
Median rent$1,614/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

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$296K

Median Rent

$1,614/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 2 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

649

Violent Crime

72

Property Crime

577

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Lee County, North Carolina (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
Greenwood ElementaryKG–05571
66%
57%
Tramway ElementaryKG–05559
64%
61%
Deep River ElementaryKG–05557
61%
44%
BT Bullock ElementaryKG–05511
56%
48%
J R Ingram Jr ElementaryKG–05419
50%
43%
WB Wicker ElementaryKG–05588
42%
30%
Lee County High09–121,459
41%
42%
Highland ElementaryPK–05854
36%
43%
West Lee Middle06–08522
32%
37%
East Lee Middle06–08526
30%
32%
Central Carolina Academy06–12536Not reportedNot reported
Lee Early College09–13272Not reported
85%

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.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

41,473

Median Income

$61K

Homeownership

63%

Median Age

37.8 yrs

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 27330 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. 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 27330 has a school score of 67/100. 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 27330 is approximately $296K. 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 27330 in Sanford has an overall NeighborScore of 82/100. 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.