Living in Sanctuary, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sanctuary · Census data 2020–2024
Sanctuary has 304 residents with a median age of 42.6. The median household income is $103,125 (31% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $255,000, the median rent is $1,152/month.
Sanctuary is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sanctuary at a glance
- Population
- 304
- Median age
- 42.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $103,125State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $255,000State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,152/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.1%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Sanctuary a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 31% higher than the Texas median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4%.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Sanctuary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sanctuary the median home value is $255,000, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,152 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,681 a month in housing costs.
Sanctuary median household income
The median household income in Sanctuary is $103,125 and the income per person is $48,213. 4% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sanctuary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 125
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 25.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 3.27
Sanctuary demographics
- Population
- 304
- Median age
- 42.6
- Under 18
- 17.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sanctuary ›
Education in Sanctuary
15.1% of adults 25 and older in Sanctuary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sanctuary
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.5%
- Drive alone
- 87.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.7%
Sanctuary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary | 304 | $103,125 | $255,000 | $1,152 |
| Reno | 3,272 | $96,118 | $362,400 | $1,263 |
| Azle | 14,126 | $68,514 | $287,100 | $1,333 |
| Pelican Bay | 2,399 | $70,789 | $181,800 | $1,403 |
| Springtown | 3,855 | $75,391 | $261,300 | $1,329 |
| Pecan Acres | 4,161 | $114,141 | $493,500 | $1,295 |
| Briar | 7,228 | $104,238 | $405,900 | $1,234 |
| Carter | 1,738 | $103,264 | $316,400 | — |
| Lakeside | 1,401 | $112,321 | $346,400 | $1,708 |
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Sanctuary ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Sanctuary: FAQ
What is the median household income in Sanctuary, TX?
The median household income in Sanctuary is $103,125, 31% 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 Sanctuary?
The median home value in Sanctuary is $255,000, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Sanctuary?
The median gross rent in Sanctuary is $1,152 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Sanctuary, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 31% higher than the Texas median; home values 10% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 4%. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Sanctuary?
The median age in Sanctuary is 42.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Sanctuary?
The average commute to work in Sanctuary is 31 minutes; 3.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sanctuary?
The unemployment rate in Sanctuary is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sanctuary?
15.1% of adults in Sanctuary 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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