Living in Sage, California
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sage · Census data 2020–2024
Sage has 3,781 residents with a median age of 46.5. The median household income is $119,938 (21% higher than the California median), the median home value is $569,300, the median rent is $2,363/month.
Sage at a glance
- Population
- 3,781
- Median age
- 46.5State: 37.9
- Median household income
- $119,938State: $99,122
- Median home value
- $569,300State: $734,700
- Median rent
- $2,363/moState: $2,036
- Homeowners
- 87.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.2%
- Average commute
- 40 min
Is Sage a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 21% higher than the California median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.
Cons: An average commute of 40 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Sage
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sage the median home value is $569,300, 71% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,363 per month, which is 21.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,413 a month in housing costs.
Sage median household income
The median household income in Sage is $119,938 and the income per person is $39,680. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (California: 12%).
Housing in Sage: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,375
- Owner-occupied
- 87.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.6%
- Vacant
- 12.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 3.12
Sage demographics
- Population
- 3,781
- Median age
- 46.5
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 1,203
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sage ›
Education in Sage
21.2% of adults 25 and older in Sage have a bachelor's degree or higher (California: 37.1%), and 10.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sage
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 6.6%
- Average commute
- 40 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 8.7%
- Drive alone
- 81.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.5%
Sage vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sage | 3,781 | $119,938 | $569,300 | $2,363 |
| Lake Riverside | 1,262 | $128,636 | $430,800 | — |
| East Hemet | 20,257 | $82,096 | $419,700 | $1,655 |
| Valle Vista | 18,602 | $66,825 | $336,200 | $1,738 |
| Hemet | 91,326 | $57,719 | $352,200 | $1,575 |
| Aguanga | 961 | $79,808 | $718,800 | $797 |
| French Valley | 45,269 | $148,520 | $679,800 | $3,119 |
| Winchester | 4,555 | $79,250 | $493,500 | $1,658 |
| Anza | 1,898 | $83,558 | $346,600 | $1,580 |
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What is the median household income in Sage, CA?
The median household income in Sage is $119,938, 21% higher than the California median of $99,122 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sage?
The median home value in Sage is $569,300, compared with $734,700 in California.
How much is rent in Sage?
The median gross rent in Sage is $2,363 per month, about 21.6% of household income.
Is Sage, CA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 21% higher than the California median; home values 23% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: an average commute of 40 minutes.
What is the median age in Sage?
The median age in Sage is 46.5 years (California: 37.9).
How long is the commute in Sage?
The average commute to work in Sage is 40 minutes; 8.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sage?
The unemployment rate in Sage is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sage?
21.2% of adults in Sage have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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