The Town FilesSachse, Texas
City in Dallas County · population 27,103 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $406,200
- Household income
- $131,808
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 37
- Median age
- 39.9
Sachse is a city of 27,103 people in Dallas County, Texas. The median home is worth $406,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks more of a college town than 96% of Texas towns, better for families than 93% of Texas towns, more upscale than 91% of Texas towns.
How Sachse ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sachse is worth $406,200, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $131,808, which is more affordable than 45% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,798 a month. 84.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sachse | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $406,200 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,798 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $131,808 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 84.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2005 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Sachse
| People | Sachse | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 11.8% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 24.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 48.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.3% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 21.8% | — |
| Work from home | 25.3% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 29.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.3% | 89.2% |
Weather in Sachse
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.2°F. About 39.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 95 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 45 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sachse since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 16 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on December 26, 2015 about 5.2 miles from the town center and killed 10. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 562 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on October 20, 2019.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 293 times; the largest was 5.25 inches on April 11, 2016.
Severe weather in Dallas County since 1996
Dallas County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Dallas County
Dallas County had 1,826,215 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $89,284 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in Sachse itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Sachse
6 public schools with 6,935 students, about 16.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SACHSE H S | 9-12 | 2,908 | 17.6 |
| B G HUDSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,165 | 16.2 |
| DON WHITT EL | PK-4 | 769 | 14.2 |
| JOHN W ARMSTRONG EL | PK-5 | 735 | 16.7 |
| ROBERT B SEWELL EL | PK-5 | 708 | 16.1 |
| CHERI COX EL | PK-4 | 650 | 13.8 |
Towns near Sachse
- Murphy, TX3.7 mi · 21,013 people · home $555,500
- Rowlett, TX4.1 mi · 62,535 people · home $368,800
- Garland, TX5.0 mi · 246,018 people · home $270,800
- Wylie, TX5.1 mi · 57,526 people · home $387,000
- Parker, TX6.9 mi · 5,462 people · home $859,600
- Richardson, TX7.5 mi · 119,469 people · home $431,400
- Rockwall, TX8.9 mi · 47,251 people · home $411,700
- Lucas, TX9.1 mi · 7,612 people · home $941,900
Sachse questions
Is Sachse, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sachse scores better for retirees than 32% of Texas towns and quieter than 17%. 11.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 39.9).
How much does a house cost in Sachse?
The median owner-occupied home in Sachse is valued at $406,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $131,808, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $1,798 a month.
What is the weather like in Sachse?
July highs average 92.4°F and January lows 34.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 39.8 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does Sachse get tornadoes?
37 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sachse since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on December 26, 2015. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)