About
Sanford is another one of the small towns that surround the Fort Bragg area. Like Fuquay-Varina, it offers affordable housing and a “town that time forgot” escape from Fayetteville. Known for its quaint downtown and historic district, Sanford also has a more built up shopping district with big brand shopping, dining, and grocers.
Sanford is a top producer of brick for the country because of the unique soil composition where the white sand from the coast meets Piedmont clay. The area is markedly blue collar with a lot of the area’s top employers being in the manufacturing, textile, and pharmaceutical industries. It sits just northeast of post and is practically equidistant between Fayetteville and Raleigh with only a 30 minute drive to either locale.
Neighbors
Your neighbors here are typically southern and hospitable to the core. There’s a decent mix of military and civilian, families, and retirees. Sanford’s vibe is decidedly quiet and slow-paced.
Neighborhood Feel
Carolina Lakes and Carolina Trace golf communities are probably the two most popular neighborhoods in Sanford, and for good reason. These are gated communities with fantastic amenities and an array of home styles coming in a range of price points; all situated on a picturesque lake. Most of the neighborhoods in Sanford are pretty far from “town”, so expect to drive a bit to get home from the grocery store. And while subdivisions can be packed, they are often separated from each other by a ten-minute drive through farmland.
