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Sanger.
About
Life in Sanger
If you're considering Sanger, you're looking at a working-class city where you can actually afford a house without a six-figure income. The median home price hovers around $365,000, which is genuinely achievable for many families, and the Latino community makes up the cultural fabric of daily life here. That said, this isn't a place with booming job growth—unemployment sits at 9.6%, and most people commute an average of 24.6 minutes to find work, often heading to Fresno or further into the Valley.
Sanger at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
30.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
15.8%
Foreign-Born
21.0%
Broadband Internet
88.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.0% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Sanger: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sanger, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (79.3%), and 48.4% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
29.5%
of residents
65 and Older
10.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
50.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
13.8%
of households
Married Couples
51.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.62
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 41% below CA average
Rent, home values, and income in Sanger
In Sanger, rent runs 41% below the CA average, and home values are 50% below the CA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
57.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
27.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,520
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1983
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $410,012 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 4.1 pts above CA average
Unemployment in Sanger and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sanger is 4.1 percentage points higher than the CA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Sanger Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Fresno, CA metro area
Commute23.5 min avg
How Sanger residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sanger, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 10 mi
Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT)
Small hub1.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 38% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sanger runs 38% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
454.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,086
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sanger Police Department
Natural DisastersDense Fog most common — 59 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.3 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fresno County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fresno County, which includes Sanger, the most common type is dense fog, with 59 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 59 | Dense Fog | $11,000 |
| 2024 | 112 | Dense Fog | $1.0M |
| 2023 | 107 | Dense Fog | $9.6M |
| 2022 | 95 | Dense Fog | $10,000 |
| 2021 | 59 | Dense Fog | $50,200 |
| 2020 | 6 | Flood | None reported |
| 2019 | 24 | Flood | $645,000 |
| 2018 | 12 | Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
119 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fresno County, county-wide
Sanger is about 3% of Fresno County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality61 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fresno County, which includes Sanger, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
61
Good Days
105
per year
Moderate Days
226
per year
Unhealthy Days
3
per year
Fresno County, county-wide
Sanger is about 3% of Fresno County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate100°F summers, 39°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sanger has hot summers (avg high 100°F) and mild winters (avg low 39°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
100°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
84°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
63°/39°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
11.8"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
123
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
13
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
47
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61°F | 38°F | 2.27" |
| Feb | 67°F | 42°F | 1.89" |
| Mar | 73°F | 45°F | 2.24" |
| Apr | 79°F | 49°F | 1.00" |
| May | 88°F | 56°F | 0.55" |
| Jun | 96°F | 62°F | 0.18" |
| Jul | 102°F | 68°F | 0.03" |
| Aug | 101°F | 67°F | 0.01" |
| Sep | 96°F | 62°F | 0.11" |
| Oct | 85°F | 53°F | 0.56" |
| Nov | 71°F | 44°F | 0.96" |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 2.03" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sanger
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sanger's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Adventist Health Reedley
Acute Care Hospitals · 8.7 mi away · Reedley
Clovis Community Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.2 mi away · Clovis
Community Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.8 mi away · Fresno
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education22.6:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sanger
Sanger's student/teacher ratio is 22.6:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 13.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
13
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
13.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sanger (within 15 miles)
California State University-Fresno
12.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,605 students · in-state tuition $8,224 · 70% graduate · median earnings $62,756 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,544 students · in-state tuition $37,760 · 67% graduate · median earnings $66,140 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks, 54 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sanger
Sanger has 5 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (54 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks
National Parks
54 mi awayDevils Postpile National Monument
National Monument
68 mi awayManzanar National Historic Site
National Historic Site
78 mi awayYosemite National Park
National Park
79 mi awayPinnacles National Park
National Park
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Sanger
Sanger Branch Library
1812 Seventh St., Sanger
Cities Near Sanger
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Sanger FAQ
Is Sanger, California affordable?⌄
Sanger's median rent is $1,209/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $77,500/year. Median home value is $364,800.
Is Sanger, California safe?⌄
Sanger's violent crime rate was 455 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1086 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sanger, California?⌄
Sanger has an unemployment rate of 9.6%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sanger, California?⌄
The cost of living in Sanger is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,209/month and median household income is $77,500/year. The median home value is $364,800. About 57% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sanger, California?⌄
The average commute in Sanger is 24 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from