Sanger, CA

Sanger, California

Introduction to Sanger, California

Sanger, California, in Fresno County, is 11 miles SE of Clovis, California (center to center) and 12 miles E of Fresno, California. The city is located in the Fresno metropolitan area and has a population of 18,931.

Sanger History

During the late 1800s the city of Sanger was established as a saw mill and shipping point. It is also known as the Nation's Christmas Tree City. The city was incorporated on April 11, 1911.

Sanger and nearby Attractions

• Sanger Depot Museum
• Sanger Recreation & Community
• Greenwood Park
• Fresno Art Museum

Things To Do In Sanger

Sanger offers several recreational activities including a number of parks, sports facilities and playgrounds. In addition, the city also organizes many festivals like Blossom Days Festival, Sanger Farmer's Market and the Street Fair, as well as the Trek to the Nation's Christmas Tree.

Sanger Transportation

Fresno Yosemite International Airport is nearby.

Sanger Higher Education

The nearest college is California State University, Fresno.

High Points

Sanger strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in California):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. Peers)	Top 13%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. State)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Sanger, CA

Comparing Sanger to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in California (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime

Sanger Almanac

Sanger Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Sanger Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Sanger, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Starbucks in Sanger

Sanger High Schools (2004)

SANGER HIGH
1045 BETHAL AVENUE
559-875-7121
A Title I school.
Serves 2,074 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 22.3

HALLMARK CHARTER
1905 SEVENTH ST.
559-875-1372
A charter school.
Serves 541 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 27.1

TAFT HIGH (ALTER.)
1801 SEVENTH ST.
559-875-2197
A Non-traditional School
Serves 93 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.5

KINGS RIVER HIGH (CONT.)
1801 SEVENTH ST.
559-875-3375
A Non-traditional School
Serves 72 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 18

COMMUNITY DAY
818 L ST.
559-875-0709
A Non-traditional School
Serves 39 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 9.3

Sanger Colleges

(List of All California Colleges)

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