Question 1

Is Ellsworth, ME or Sanford, ME cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Ellsworth, ME is cheaper. The median home price in Ellsworth, ME is approximately $213,200 and in Sanford, ME it is approximately $241,000 — a difference of $27,800.

Question 2

Is Ellsworth, ME or Sanford, ME safer?

Accepted Answer

Sanford, ME scores higher on safety. Ellsworth, ME has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated Moderate. Sanford, ME has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Low.

Question 3

Which has better schools, Ellsworth, ME or Sanford, ME?

Accepted Answer

Sanford, ME has higher-rated schools. Ellsworth, ME has a school rating of 4.7/10 and Sanford, ME has a rating of 7/10.

Question 4

Should I live in Ellsworth, ME or Sanford, ME?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Ellsworth, ME	Sanford, ME
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$213K ✓ Lower price	$241K
Median Rent	$931 ✓ Lower rent	$1K
Median Income	$65K	$71K ✓ Higher income
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	Car-dependent	Car-dependent
Transit Score	10/100 ✓ Better transit	Minimal transit
Bike Score	N/A	N/A
Commute	N/A	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	D+	A ✓ Safer
Violent Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Property Crime	Moderate	Low ✓ Lower risk
Flood Risk	Low ✓ Lower risk	High
Air Quality	Moderate	Good ✓ Cleaner air
Community
Schools	4.7/10	7/10 ✓ Better schools
Best for	small-town feelaffordable housingfamily-friendly environment	Families with kidsRetirees seeking a quiet environmentRemote workers with reliable internet

Ellsworth, ME vs Sanford, ME

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