San Saba, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · San Saba County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,125 Population 1,153/sq mi density
$47,045 Median Income $19,486 per capita
$112,200 Home Value $196,112 Zillow
$909 Median Rent 24.9% income on rent
65°F Avg Temperature
32 Violent Crime/100K 257 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$47,045 median income, 3.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$112,200 home value, $909/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
32 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher

San Saba, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$47,045
37% below
$19,486 per capita
Home Value
$112,200
60% below
Zillow: $196,112
Median Rent
$909/mo
22% below
24.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
32/100K
92% below
257/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.1%
64% below
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
6% below
18.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
17% above
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F

How San Saba Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows San Saba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
63%
Home Value
40%
Rent
78%
Poverty
150%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
94%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is San Saba a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

San Saba residents earn a median household income of $47,045 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $19,486. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 205 business establishments, including 19 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in San Saba is $112,200 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $196,112. Median rent is $909/month, with 24.9% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

San Saba reports 32 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 257/100K.

Education

12.1% of adults in San Saba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

San Saba has an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population3,125
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density1,153/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born14.3%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B
Median Income$47,045
Per Capita$19,486
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty18.6%
County GDP$202M
Avg Weekly Wage$865

Housing

A+
Home Value$112,200
Rent$909
Ownership65.0%
Zillow$196,112
Housing Units1,188
Rent Burden24.9%

Crime

F
Violent32/100K
Property257/100K

Health

Obesity37.5%
Diabetes12.4%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,943/100K

Climate

Avg Temp65°F
Rain28.6 in/yr
Elevation1,220 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.1%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 10%
Commute21 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in San Saba was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Brownwood Regional (43 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
14.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.