Texas · Metropolitan Area
Sanger is a small city in Texas with a population of 9,302. Residents earn $88,987 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sanger receives an overall livability score of 3.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Sanger offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sanger is $88,987, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.9%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Sanger is $284,500, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,304 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Sanger is below the national average at 173 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,646 per 100,000, near the national average.
24.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Sanger enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F. Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 88.4% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 11.6% |
| 13% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,987 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,338 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,262 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $116,976 |
| Unemployment | 1.9% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 20,760 |
| County GDP | $64,329M |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Healthcare | 2,419 |
| Retail | 1,991 |
| Manufacturing | 458 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.58% |
| Commute Time | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |
| Census Median | $284,500 |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $356,863 |
| Median List Price | $290,000 |
| Median List Price | $290,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $186 |
| Homes Sold | 11 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 42.3% |
| Inventory | 71 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,304 |
| 12% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,866 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 74.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,186 |
| 191% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.58% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.4% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.5% |
| Depression | 23.7% |
| Mental Distress | 18.1% |
| Physical Distress | 11.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 5,062/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 94.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Total Violent | 172.6/100K |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 159.3/100K |
| Total Property | 1,646.3/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 371.8/100K |
| Theft | 1,128.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 146.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 64.8°F |
| 20% above US avg | |
| January Average | 44°F (7°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 715 ft (218 m) |
| Area | 11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 791/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 33.3821°N, 97.1654°W |
| County FIPS | 48121 |
Winner: Republican by 13.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.6% |
| 27% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 791/sq mi |
| Total Area | 11.8 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,419 |
| Restaurants | 2,020 |
| Retail Stores | 1,991 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 29.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.0% |