Sachse, Texas
Among the top 22% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade D, better than 10% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 59% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 39% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 78% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 70% of US places
- top 8% for income tax
- top 10% for airport distance
- bottom 6% for cost of living
Sachse is a mid-size city in Texas with about 28,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and D for affordability. Standout strengths include income tax, airport distance, and broadband access. It rates lower on school quality and cost of living.
Official websitecityofsachse.com (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cool winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 4.2 in2.8 in
muggy 96%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$128k93rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$67kbetter than 6% of US places
Home Value$329k80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$2kbetter than 12% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$2kbetter than 13% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.93%better than 11% of US places
Income Tax0.00%better than 92% of US places
Sales Tax8.20%better than 36% of US places
Estimated total tax burden7.67%better than 81% of US places
Unemployment5.1%better than 38% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)46°F82nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)86°F97th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation42.2 in52nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.2 inbetter than 85% of US places
Sunny Days214 daysbetter than 31% of US places
Summer Humidity68°Fbetter than 21% of US places
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 65% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk78.4better than 29% of US places
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 74% of US places
School Quality34.2better than 7% of US places
Violent Crime594/100kbetter than 58% of US places
Property Crime696/100kbetter than 61% of US places
Community
Population27,82995th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.648th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.6294th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.8928th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+3864th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)53.8%20th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)11.5%85th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)9.8%73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)18.8%98th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)6.2%78th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time31 minbetter than 23% of US places
Walkability10.0/20better than 86% of US places
Airport Distance18 mibetter than 90% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access96.2%better than 87% of US places
Amenities Nearby93.07better than 53% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 43% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Sachse an affordable place to live?
- Sachse is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $67k, better than 6% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Sachse?
- The median home value in Sachse is $329k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Sachse?
- Median household income in Sachse is $128k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Sachse?
- Median gross rent in Sachse is $2k a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Sachse safe?
- Sachse is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 594/100k (better than 58%). Property crime is 696/100k.
- What is the weather like in Sachse?
- Sachse averages 86°F in July and 46°F in January, with 42.2 in of annual precipitation and about 214 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Sachse?
- Public-school quality in Sachse is below average, scoring better than 7% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Sachse?
- The average one-way commute in Sachse is 31 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)