At a Glance
Median Income
$50,921
$31,567 per capita
Home Value
$130,600
Zillow: $106,954
Bachelor's Degree+
23.5%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
9.9% smoking rate
How Sanderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanderson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sanderson residents earn a median household income of $50,921 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,567. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 48 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanderson is $130,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $106,954. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
23.5% of adults in Sanderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(30% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanderson has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population678
Median Age60.2 yrs
Density162/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$50,921
Per Capita$31,567
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$57M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,177
Housing
A+
Home Value$130,600
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$106,954
Housing Units536
Rent Burden29.9%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes10.4%
Smoking9.9%
Heart Disease4.5%
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain14.3 in/yr
Elevation2,867 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.5%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 22%
Commute12 min
Broadband80.1%
Internet Speed15 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanderson was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Del Rio International (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.384 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.