What are the schools like in Sachse, TX?

Sachse is served primarily by GARLAND ISD. The district operates 44 elementary schools, 12 middle schools, and 10 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.0:1.

What is the median household income in Sachse?

The median household income in Sachse, TX is $127,888 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.

What is the weather like in Sachse, TX?

Sachse has an average high temperature of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.2 inches.

Sachse, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sachse, TX affordable or expensive?

Sachse's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sachse is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $328,500 and the median rent is $1,670 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sachse, TX?

Sachse has a violent crime rate of 72.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 737.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sachse, TX a Good Place to Live?

Sachse is a small city of 27,829 in Texas, with a median household income of $127,888 and a 5.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Sachse stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sachse is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sachse city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 103.3

Sachse's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sachse costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sachse, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$328,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,670	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	89.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$127,888	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sachse's violent crime rate is 72.3 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

72.3 /100k

Property Crime

737.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sachse is served primarily by GARLAND ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sachse, TX	National Avg
School District	GARLAND ISD	—
Elementary Schools	44	—
Middle Schools	12	—
High Schools	10	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.0:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	43.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sachse sees average highs of 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July, with 41.8 inches of annual precipitation and 0.2 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sachse, TX
Average High — January	53.7°F
Average High — July	92.4°F
Annual Precipitation	41.8"
Annual Snowfall	0.2"

Demographics

Metric	Sachse, TX	National Avg
Population	27,829	—
Median Age	40.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	57.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.7%	18.9%
Asian	19.1%	6.3%
Under 18	22.8%	22.2%
65 and over	12.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Murphy, TX 4 mi Rowlett, TX 4 mi Garland, TX 5 mi St. Paul, TX 6 mi Wylie, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Sachse

Sachse, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

75048

Sachse vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sachse, TX affordable or expensive?

Sachse's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sachse roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $328,500 and median rent is $1,670/month.

What is the crime rate in Sachse, TX?

Sachse's violent crime rate is 72.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 737.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sachse?

Public schools in Sachse are operated by GARLAND ISD. The district has 44 elementary, 12 middle, and 10 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.0:1. 43.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sachse, TX a good place to live?

Sachse, TX has a population of 27,829, a median household income of $127,888, and an unemployment rate of 5.1%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sachse?

Sachse averages 53.7°F in January and 92.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.8 inches with about 0.2 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sachse?

Sachse, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75048.

What is the population of Sachse?

The population of Sachse, Texas is 27,829 with a median age of 40.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sachse?

Key numbers for living in Sachse: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $328,500, median household income $127,888, crime index 25 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sachse side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.