At a Glance
Median Income
$88,987
$37,338 per capita
Home Value
$284,500
Zillow: $356,863
Median Rent
$1,304/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
173/100K
1,646/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
11.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
65°F
323 sunny days/yr
How Sanger Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sanger's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sanger a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sanger residents earn a median household income of $88,987 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,338. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,760 business establishments, including 2,020 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sanger is $284,500 , 1% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $356,863. Median rent is $1,304/month, with 30.9% 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 2001.
Safety & Crime
Sanger reports 173 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 55% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,646/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
24.6% of adults in Sanger hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sanger has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 323 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population9,302
Median Age32.7 yrs
Density791/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,987
Per Capita$37,338
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$64,329M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,262
Housing
A+
Home Value$284,500
Rent$1,304
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$356,863
Housing Units3,576
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent173/100K
Property1,646/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault159/100K
Burglary372/100K
Health
Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking11.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death5,062/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Sunny Days323/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation715 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+10.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute29 min
Broadband91.6%
Internet Speed122 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Sanger was built in 2001.
The nearest airport is Dallas-Fort Worth International (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 122 Mbps.
There are 2,020 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.