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Sachse, TX


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Sachse, Texas

Sachse, Texas, in Dallas county, is 5 miles NE of Garland, Texas (center to center) and 17 miles NE of Dallas, Texas. The city is located in the Dallas metropolitan area. Sachse has a population of 9,751.

The People and Families of Sachse

In Sachse, about 74% of adults are married. Lots of Sachse people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Sachse, since the city is home to many young children.

You'll notice more men than women in the city compared to most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Sachse had a median family income of $71,918. People in Sachse generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Sachse than most places. The city enjoys an educated population. In Sachse, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Sachse.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Sachse gave more campaign money ($3,500) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Crime and Safety

Sachse is generally a safe place not overly troubled by crime.

Sachse Housing

Owners occupy 88% of the housing units in Sachse. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low. Residents here pay higher tax bills for their homes, which generally means better schools and other local services.

Commuting

In Sachse, 94% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in the city tends to be by car.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 6%Sachse People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 10%Sachse Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Sachse College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 13%Sachse Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Sachse, TX

Comparing Sachse to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population98
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population23
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income910
People Above Poverty89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times22
Public Transportation Use14

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43
Affordability of Property Taxes31
Affordability of Rents31
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime78

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