Sanger, California

Overview

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.

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.

Demographics

People

Total Population24,978
Male Share of the Population50.4%
Female Share of the Population49.6%
Senior Citizens10.8%
Employed Population 16+9,880
Age of the Population33

Families

% of people married42%
Average household size4

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher10.8%
Median Earnings25+$28,998
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$17,817
Median Earnings With High School Degree$29,815

Wealth

Median Family Income$48,170
% Above Poverty Level69.3%
% Below Poverty Level30.7%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time25 minutes
% Working from Home1.4%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.8%
% Using Public Transportation%

Housing

People Living Alone17.7%
Median Gross Rent$909
Median House Value$192,100

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)81.4%
German3.8%
Irish2.4%
Dutch1.3%
English1%
French Except Basque0.4%
Scottish0.3%
Swedish0.3%
Arab0.3%
Italian0.3%
Danishn0.3%
Polish0.3%
Canadian0.2%
Finnish0.2%
Swiss0.1%
Welsh0.1%
Portuguese0.1%
Hungarian0.1%
Austrian0.1%
US/American0.1%
Greek0.1%
Norwegian0.1%
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Sanger Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyFresno County
Standard Zip Codes93657
Phone Area Codes559
Time ZoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Approximate Latitude36.79
Approximate Longitude-119.44

Sanger Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

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

StationFRESNO YOSEMITE INTL
Distance10.4 miles
Jan Temp38 to 54 F
Apr Temp48 to 74 F
Jul Temp66 to 97 F
Oct Temp52 to 78 F
Annual Precip11.2 inches
StationORANGE COVE
Distance15.5 miles
Jan Temp37 to 56 F
Apr Temp46 to 76 F
Jul Temp62 to 99 F
Oct Temp49 to 82 F
Annual Precip12.2 inches
StationFRIANT GOVERNMENT CAMP
Distance22.1 miles
Jan Temp38 to 55 F
Apr Temp44 to 73 F
Jul Temp61 to 99 F
Oct Temp50 to 81 F
Annual Precip14.7 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Clovis106,666$86,025
Fowler6,364$58,460
Fresno522,277$53,082
Parlier15,120$33,926
Reedley25,493$47,144
Selma24,598$47,803

Sanger Public Schools

Centerville Elementary
48 S. Smith Ave.
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 240
Community Day
818 L St.
ZIP: 93657
High
Total Enrollment 41
Fairmont Elementary
3095 N. Greenwood Ave.
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 472
Hallmark Charter
2445 Ninth St.
ZIP: 93657
Other
Total Enrollment 399
Jackson Elementary
1810 Third St.
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 407
Jefferson Elementary
1110 Tucker St.
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 404
Kings River High (continuation)
1801 Seventh St.
ZIP: 93657
High
Total Enrollment 77
Lincoln Elementary
1700 14th St.
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 421
Madison Elementary
2324 Cherry St.
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 458
Ronald W. Reagan Elementary
1586 S. Indianola
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 475
Sanger Academy Charter
2207 Ninth St.
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 608
Sanger High
1045 Bethel Ave.
ZIP: 93657
High
Total Enrollment 2734
Taft High
1801 Seventh St.
ZIP: 93657
Other
Total Enrollment 110
Valley Rop
1305 Q St.
ZIP: 93657
High
Washington Academic Middle
1705 Tenth St.
ZIP: 93657
Middle
Total Enrollment 1722
Wilson Elementary
610 Faller St.
ZIP: 93657
Primary
Total Enrollment 445
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