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About
Life in Sachse
If you're considering Sachse, understand you're looking at a solidly affluent Dallas suburb that appeals strongly to families and established professionals. The community skews toward middle-aged to older adults (median age 40.6) and married-couple households, so you'll find good schools through either the Garland or Wylie school districts depending on which county side you're on, plus two nearby community colleges for adult education. What you're trading for that affluence and stability is a fairly car-dependent lifestyle—the 30-minute average commute reflects Dallas sprawl, and there's limited walkability despite 98% of residents living in urban areas.
Sachse at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Foreign-Born
21.8%
Broadband Internet
96.3%
of households
Population Growth
+21.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics21.8% foreign-born, most often from Vietnam
Who lives in Sachse: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sachse, the largest foreign-born group is from Vietnam (36.1%), and 10.2% of residents speak Vietnamese at home.
Under 18
24.3%
of residents
65 and Older
11.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
40.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.0%
of households
Married Couples
64.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.88
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 28% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Sachse
In Sachse, rent runs 28% above the TX average, and home values are 43% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
31.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
103.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,873
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
84.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2005
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $428,346 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below TX average
Unemployment in Sachse
Unemployment in Sachse is 0.4 percentage points lower than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Sachse Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.5 min avg
How Sachse residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sachse, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Medium hub8.2M passengers boarded in 2025
- 26 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Sachse runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
69.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
565.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Sachse Police Department
Natural DisastersHail most common — 36 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Very High
99.7 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Dallas County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Dallas County, which includes Sachse, the most common type is hail, with 36 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | Flash Flood | $4.2M |
| 2024 | 34 | Flash Flood | $5.4M |
| 2023 | 33 | Hail | $2.4M |
| 2022 | 34 | Drought | $1351.6M |
| 2021 | 27 | Hail | $7.0M |
| 2020 | 24 | Hail | $95,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1970.5M |
| 2018 | 18 | Flash Flood | $991,000 |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Dallas County, county-wide
Sachse is about 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality53 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Dallas County, which includes Sachse, is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
53
Good Days
148
per year
Moderate Days
206
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Dallas County, county-wide
Sachse is about 1% of Dallas County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate91°F summers, 36°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sachse has hot summers (avg high 91°F) and mild winters (avg low 36°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
73°/54°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
91°/72°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
76°/55°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
56°/36°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
42.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
Hot Days/Year
95
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
44
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
88
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54°F | 34°F | 2.58" |
| Feb | 58°F | 38°F | 2.71" |
| Mar | 65°F | 46°F | 3.54" |
| Apr | 73°F | 53°F | 3.68" |
| May | 80°F | 63°F | 4.74" |
| Jun | 88°F | 70°F | 4.13" |
| Jul | 92°F | 73°F | 1.87" |
| Aug | 93°F | 73°F | 2.15" |
| Sep | 87°F | 66°F | 3.10" |
| Oct | 77°F | 55°F | 4.42" |
| Nov | 65°F | 45°F | 3.42" |
| Dec | 56°F | 36°F | 3.45" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sachse
Uninsured
8.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sachse's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baylor Scott and White Medical Center Lake Pointe
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.3 mi away · Rowlett
Methodist Richardson Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.4 mi away · Richardson
Perimeter Behavioral Hospital of Dallas
Psychiatric · 6.5 mi away · Garland
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.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sachse
Sachse's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 48.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
48.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sachse (within 15 miles)
Collin County Community College District
13.6 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 26,449 students · in-state tuition $2,014 · 21% graduate · median earnings $50,928 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas at Dallas
9.9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 21,751 students · in-state tuition $14,664 · 74% graduate · median earnings $74,762 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,277 students · in-state tuition $69,722 · 82% graduate · median earnings $90,037 (10 yrs after entry)
Abilene Christian University-Undergraduate Online
14.3 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 1,219 students · in-state tuition $14,520 · median earnings $61,376 (10 yrs after entry)
Galen Health Institutes-Dallas
10.2 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 2-year · 1,153 students · in-state tuition $18,740 · median earnings $69,188 (10 yrs after entry)
Arizona College of Nursing-Dallas
11 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 588 students · in-state tuition $24,600 · median earnings $41,223 (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 & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sachse
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Sachse
Rita & Truett Smith Public Library
300 Country Club Dr Bldg 300, Wylie
Sachse Public Library
3815 Sachse Rd Bldg C, Sachse
Cities Near Sachse
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sachse?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sachse FAQ
Is Sachse, Texas affordable?⌄
Sachse's median rent is $1,798/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $131,808/year. Median home value is $406,200.
Is Sachse, Texas safe?⌄
Sachse's violent crime rate was 69 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 565 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sachse, Texas?⌄
Sachse has an unemployment rate of 3.8%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sachse, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Sachse is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,798/month and median household income is $131,808/year. The median home value is $406,200. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sachse, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Sachse is 30 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