At a Glance
Median Income
$88,879
$34,915 per capita
Home Value
$516,700
Zillow: $564,061
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
11.4%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
11.6% smoking rate
How Sage Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sage's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sage a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sage residents earn a median household income of $88,879 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,915. The unemployment rate stands at 11.4% (217% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 133,031 business establishments, including 8,243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sage is $516,700 , 83% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $564,061. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Education
22.1% of adults in Sage hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sage has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 71.
Data Overview
People
Population3,474
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density51/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born4.6%
Veterans5.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$88,879
Per Capita$34,915
Unemployment11.4%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$331,868M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,593
Housing
B
Home Value$516,700
Rent$1,172
Ownership86.2%
Zillow$564,061
Housing Units1,178
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,727/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI71 (Moderate)
Elevation2,671 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 40% / D 57%
Commute46 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries88
Did You Know?
The median home in Sage was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Palm Springs International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 8,243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 272 fatal vehicle crashes.
455 declared natural disasters on record.