At a Glance
Median Income
$130,839
$58,189 per capita
Home Value
$366,100
Zillow: $427,561
Median Rent
$1,807/mo
27.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
67/100K
735/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
47.4%
94.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
9.4% smoking rate
How Sachse Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sachse's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sachse a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sachse residents earn a median household income of $130,839 , which is 74% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $58,189. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,378 business establishments, including 261 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sachse is $366,100 , 30% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $427,561. Median rent is $1,807/month, with 27.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.
Safety & Crime
Sachse reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 735/100K. The murder rate is 2.9/100K.
Education
47.4% of adults in Sachse hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
94.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sachse has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population29,075
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density2,988/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born21.3%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$130,839
Per Capita$58,189
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$7,866M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$366,100
Rent$1,807
Ownership87.0%
Zillow$427,561
Housing Units9,758
Rent Burden27.4%
Crime
F
Violent67/100K
Property735/100K
Murder2.9/100K
Assault38/100K
Burglary208/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking9.4%
Heart Disease4.3%
Premature Death5,798/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain39.8 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation505 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.4%
High School+94.3%
Graduate+15.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute30 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed126 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Sachse was built in 2003.
23.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Dallas Love Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
21.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 126 Mbps.
There are 261 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.