Sanford is a town in Broome County, New York, United States.

New York State Route 41 intersects NY-17 west of McClure.

The West Branch of the Delaware River forms part of the eastern border of the town.

As of the census[5] of 2000, there were 2,477 people, 983 households, and 694 families residing in the town.

24.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 11.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.