The Town FilesSan Saba, Texas
City in San Saba County · population 3,117 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $124,000
- Household income
- $50,373
- Jan low / Jul high
- 33° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 35.9
San Saba is a city of 3,117 people in San Saba County, Texas. The median home is worth $124,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns, better for a vacation home than 91% of Texas towns, hipper than 88% of Texas towns.
- #3 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas With the Fewest Tornadoes
- #15 in The 25 Best Quiet, Affordable Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #15 in The 17 Best Small Towns for Young Families in Texas
- #17 in The 25 Best Small Towns to Retire in Texas
- #25 in The 50 Best Affordable Small Towns to Retire in America With Mild Winters
- #25 in The 50 Best Affordable Places to Retire in America With Mild Winters
How San Saba 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 San Saba is worth $124,000, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $50,373, which is more affordable than 66% of Texas towns. Median rent is $943 a month. 65.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | San Saba | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $124,000 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $943 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $50,373 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 65.9% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1971 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.8% | — |
Who lives in San Saba
| People | San Saba | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.2% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.9% | — |
| Work from home | 4.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 22.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in San Saba
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 32.9°F. About 28.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.2 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 107 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 51 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Saba since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on May 15, 1981 about 6.2 miles from the town center. The most recent was on May 11, 1999.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 42 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on May 28, 2025.
Severe weather in San Saba County since 1996
San Saba County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, drought.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 6, 2025 | Flood | DR-4879: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| 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 |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in San Saba County
San Saba County had 1,588 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,000 a year. Unemployment was 3.8% in 2023; in San Saba itself the ACS puts it at 4.3%.
Public schools in San Saba
3 public schools with 738 students, about 12.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAN SABA EL | PK-4 | 312 | 13.6 |
| SAN SABA H S | 9-12 | 213 | 9.7 |
| SAN SABA MIDDLE | 5-8 | 213 | 13.3 |
San Saba questions
Is San Saba, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, San Saba scores better for retirees than 93% of Texas towns and quieter than 74%. 17.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.9).
How much does a house cost in San Saba?
The median owner-occupied home in San Saba is valued at $124,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $50,373, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $943 a month.
What is the weather like in San Saba?
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 32.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 28.6 inches of precipitation a year and 0.2 inches of snow.
Does San Saba get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of San Saba since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on May 15, 1981. 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)