Living in Sachse, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sachse · Census data 2020–2024
Sachse has 30,491 residents with a median age of 39.9. The median household income is $131,808 (68% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $406,200, the median rent is $1,798/month.
Sachse at a glance
- Population
- 30,491
- Median age
- 39.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $131,808State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $406,200State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,798/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 84.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 48.5%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Sachse a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 68% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Sachse
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sachse the median home value is $406,200, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,798 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,610 a month in housing costs.
Sachse median household income
The median household income in Sachse is $131,808 and the income per person is $57,798. 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sachse: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 10,862
- Owner-occupied
- 84.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.3%
- Vacant
- 2.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.88
Sachse demographics
- Population
- 30,491
- Median age
- 39.9
- Under 18
- 24.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 10,596
- Foreign-born
- 21.8%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sachse ›
Education in Sachse
48.5% of adults 25 and older in Sachse have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sachse
- Unemployment rate
- 5.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 25.3%
- Drive alone
- 67.1%
- Public transit
- 0.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Sachse vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse | 30,491 | $131,808 | $406,200 | $1,798 |
| Murphy | 21,188 | $175,699 | $555,500 | $2,847 |
| Rowlett | 65,463 | $112,081 | $368,800 | $1,990 |
| Garland | 246,844 | $76,320 | $270,800 | $1,641 |
| Wylie | 60,334 | $119,522 | $387,000 | $2,189 |
| St. Paul | 879 | $127,500 | $494,300 | $2,667 |
| Parker | 5,999 | $229,080 | $859,600 | — |
| Seis Lagos | 1,391 | $248,854 | $753,600 | — |
| Richardson | 118,731 | $98,111 | $431,400 | $1,857 |
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What is the median household income in Sachse, TX?
The median household income in Sachse is $131,808, 68% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sachse?
The median home value in Sachse is $406,200, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Sachse?
The median gross rent in Sachse is $1,798 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Sachse, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 68% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 5.2%; a poverty rate of 3.3%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Sachse?
The median age in Sachse is 39.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Sachse?
The average commute to work in Sachse is 30 minutes; 25.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sachse?
The unemployment rate in Sachse is 5.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sachse?
48.5% of adults in Sachse 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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