What are the schools like in Sanger, TX?

Sanger is served primarily by SANGER ISD. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.7:1.

What is the median household income in Sanger?

The median household income in Sanger, TX is $86,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

What is the weather like in Sanger, TX?

Sanger has an average high temperature of 54.8°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 2.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Sanger, TX affordable or expensive?

Sanger's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sanger is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $257,000 and the median rent is $1,247 per month.

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

Sanger has a violent crime rate of 98.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1122.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sanger, TX a Good Place to Live?

Sanger is a small town of 9,041 in Texas, with a median household income of $86,083 and a 1.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Sanger stands out for lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Sanger is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sanger 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

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

Metric	Sanger, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$257,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,247	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$86,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sanger's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

98.5 /100k

Property Crime

1122.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Sanger is served primarily by SANGER ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sanger, TX	National Avg
School District	SANGER ISD	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sanger sees average highs of 54.8°F in January and 95.1°F in July, with 39.9 inches of annual precipitation and 2.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Sanger, TX
Average High — January	54.8°F
Average High — July	95.1°F
Annual Precipitation	39.9"
Annual Snowfall	2.6"

Demographics

Metric	Sanger, TX	National Avg
Population	9,041	—
Median Age	31.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	11.3%	18.9%
Asian	1.1%	6.3%
Under 18	26.8%	22.2%
65 and over	10.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Sanger

Sanger, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76266

Sanger vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sanger, TX affordable or expensive?

Sanger's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sanger roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $257,000 and median rent is $1,247/month.

What is the crime rate in Sanger, TX?

Sanger's violent crime rate is 98.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1122.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sanger?

Public schools in Sanger are operated by SANGER ISD. The district has 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.7:1. 25.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sanger, TX a good place to live?

Sanger, TX has a population of 9,041, a median household income of $86,083, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%. 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 Sanger?

Sanger averages 54.8°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.9 inches with about 2.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sanger?

Sanger, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76266.

What is the population of Sanger?

The population of Sanger, Texas is 9,041 with a median age of 31.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sanger?

Key numbers for living in Sanger: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $257,000, median household income $86,083, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sanger side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.