Population 31,243 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Sachse
Household size in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 2.83 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.04 | 2.94 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.87 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.18 | +0.03 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Sachse holds 2.89 people, more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.07 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 34.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 35.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.5 | 36.2 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.4 | +2.2 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in Sachse is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in the Dallas area overall, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.0, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 13.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 11.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −1.6 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Sachse: 6.3% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 44 have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Sachse
Renters in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.4% | 37.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 39.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 40.5% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 39.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Sachse is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. More than one in five owners (22.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.8 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 10.2% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 3.7% | 8.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 8.2% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 7.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Sachse: just 3.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 0.9 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 25 have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1999 | 1984 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1999 | 1985 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 2001 | 1987 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 2006 | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Sachse has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 2006, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1999 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,507 | $1,058 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,523 | $1,135 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,540 | $1,349 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,069 | $1,865 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$561 | +$807 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Sachse runs $2,069 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $561 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the east and lowest in the west.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Sachse
Bachelor's degrees in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 31.6% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.8% | 32.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 34.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.8% | 39.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +19.4 pts | +7.9 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Sachse is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 19.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.3% | 83.5% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.3% | 84.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.0% | 85.4% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.1% | 87.6% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +4.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Sachse: 96.1% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.7 points, as it has nationally. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 50 have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Sachse
| Period | Sachse | Dallas area | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 7.1% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 7.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.3% | 4.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 4.6% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Sachse is close to the national rate: 5.1% of the labor force, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 0.5 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Sachse compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sachse | 2.89 | 40.4 | 6.3% | 16.3% | 3.6% | 2006 | $2,069 | 51.8% | 96.1% | 5.1% |
| Wylie | 3.28 | 35.7 | 9.1% | 19.6% | 5.7% | 2005 | $2,187 | 44.7% | 91.5% | 3.8% |
| Murphy | 3.54 | 42.2 | 5.0% | 5.6% | 1.1% | 2004 | $3,017 | 62.8% | 94.6% | 4.6% |
| Rowlett | 2.85 | 39.1 | 8.4% | 24.6% | 5.1% | 1999 | $2,141 | 37.6% | 93.0% | 4.0% |
| St. Paul | 3.23 | 36.7 | 8.4% | 11.9% | 7.3% | 2008 | $2,273 | 45.5% | 90.5% | 3.5% |
| Parker | 3.65 | 41.4 | 3.8% | 7.5% | 2.2% | 2004 | $2,463 | 60.3% | 88.0% | 2.4% |
| Garland | 3.04 | 35.6 | 13.2% | 40.5% | 6.4% | 1981 | $1,762 | 26.4% | 79.6% | 4.8% |
| Richardson | 2.50 | 36.1 | 9.6% | 50.6% | 6.4% | 1988 | $1,925 | 58.2% | 92.8% | 5.2% |
| Lucas | 3.19 | 43.0 | 3.7% | 10.1% | 6.1% | 2004 | $2,201 | 61.8% | 93.6% | 2.6% |
| Lavon | 3.32 | 33.3 | 11.7% | 10.8% | 4.5% | 2008 | $1,949 | 40.5% | 92.0% | 2.4% |
| Rockwall | 3.00 | 38.5 | 7.0% | 24.3% | 6.0% | 2005 | $2,114 | 49.7% | 95.9% | 4.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Sachse. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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