Living in San Saba, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of San Saba · Census data 2020–2024
San Saba has 3,056 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $50,373 (36% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $124,000, the median rent is $943/month.
San Saba at a glance
- Population
- 3,056
- Median age
- 35.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $50,373State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $124,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $943/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is San Saba a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in San Saba
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In San Saba the median home value is $124,000, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $943 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,128 a month in housing costs.
San Saba median household income
The median household income in San Saba is $50,373 and the income per person is $21,391. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in San Saba: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,236
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.33
San Saba demographics
- Population
- 3,056
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 1,059
- Foreign-born
- 12.9%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of San Saba ›
Education in San Saba
15.8% of adults 25 and older in San Saba have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in San Saba
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 72.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
San Saba vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Saba | 3,056 | $50,373 | $124,000 | $943 |
| Richland Springs | 362 | $38,415 | $82,600 | $1,131 |
| Lometa | 812 | $54,750 | $160,000 | $692 |
| Goldthwaite | 1,843 | $54,808 | $127,700 | $710 |
| Mullin | 220 | $47,981 | $88,100 | $775 |
| Tow | 145 | $54,271 | $300,000 | — |
| Buchanan Lake Village | 425 | $48,542 | $184,800 | — |
| Buchanan Dam | 1,513 | $56,429 | $288,900 | $1,030 |
| Llano | 3,494 | $48,309 | $234,100 | $1,078 |
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What is the median household income in San Saba, TX?
The median household income in San Saba is $50,373, 36% lower 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 San Saba?
The median home value in San Saba is $124,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in San Saba?
The median gross rent in San Saba is $943 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is San Saba, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 4.3%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in San Saba?
The median age in San Saba is 35.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in San Saba?
The average commute to work in San Saba is 22 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in San Saba?
The unemployment rate in San Saba is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is San Saba?
15.8% of adults in San Saba 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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