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Sachse vs Richardson

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Sachse
Dallas Co. · $428K
81
B+ · Very Good
Richardson
Collin Co. · $439K
76
B · Good

Sachse or Richardson?

Sachse scores 81 and Richardson scores 76 on the Realust Score (out of 100). Sachse comes out ahead on prosperity, safety, affordability and growth. Richardson comes out ahead on schools, market and commute. The median home is $428K in Sachse and $439K in Richardson.

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Realust Score SachseRichardson
Prosperity 85 74
Schools 78 80
Safety 86 73
Lifestyle 86 86
Market 70 81
Affordability 88 75
Commute 61 73
Growth 75 66
What's comingSachseRichardson
Projects on the way412
Under construction07
Biggest projects
Opened in the last year10
All Sachse projects →All Richardson projects →

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HousingSachseRichardson
Median Home Price$427,561$438,611
Price Per Sq Ft$198$224
Starter Home Price$355,000$370,000
Premium Home Price$699,000$750,000
Sale To List Ratio97.5%96.1%
% Single Family81.7%83.5%
Est Monthly Mortgage$2,368$2,429
Median Rent (1BR)$2,134$1,429
Median Rent (2BR)$2,718$2,318
Median Rent (3BR)$4,037$3,965
Rent Yoy Change-3.5%0.8%
Rental Vacancy Rate0%0.5%
Housing Affordability Score6.75.3
Avg Sq Ft2,439 sq ft2,200 sq ft
Avg Beds3.73.6
Avg HOA Fee$75$246
% With HOA51.6%28.5%
% With Pool12.9%25.5%
Avg Lot Size37,410 sq ft39,518 sq ft
Avg Year Built20001979
Avg Baths2.82.8
Avg Baths Full2.52.4
% Townhome0%0%
% Condo0%9.5%
% With Garage87.1%86%
% New Construction2.2%6%
% Price Reduced21.5%22.5%
% Foreclosure0%0%
% Pending8.6%8%
% Contingent10.8%4.5%
Avg Price Reduction$20,689$15,876
% Single Story46.2%53%
% With Fireplace74.2%72.5%
% With Central Air75.3%78%
% Waterfront0%1%
Avg Garage Size2.12
Price Per Bedroom$123,965$128,933
Price Per Bathroom$162,069$162,631
Avg Home Age2647
Realtor Median Days on Market72 days58 days
Realtor Median Price$459,949$450,000
Realtor Price Per Sq Ft$198$224
Realtor Median Rent$2,501$1,752
Inventory Active78238
Inventory Total99334
Inventory Pending2196
% Under Contract21.2%28.7%
New Listings Monthly2088
Inventory Change (month)-5.7%-2.5%
Price Change (1 yr)-3.1%0.3%
Price 1yr Ago$441,291$437,150
Price Change (5 yr)15%19.6%
Price 5yr Ago$371,665$366,600
Monthly Sales Volume1859
Rent 1yr Ago$1,734$1,672
Rent 5yr Change—25.6%
Rent 5yr Ago—$1,341
Momentum 20205653
Momentum 20217059
Momentum 20226762
Momentum 20237362
Momentum 20246765
Momentum 20257563
Momentum (1 yr)13.7-3.2
Momentum (5 yr)39.919.7
EconomySachseRichardson
Median Household Income$131,808$98,111
Avg Household Income$162,417$131,546
Per Capita Income$57,798$51,863
% Income Under $25K2.7%10.7%
% Income $25K–$50K9.9%12.3%
% Income $50K–$75K10.9%14.5%
% Income $75K–$100K10.5%13.2%
% Income $100K–$150K22.1%19.6%
% Income $150K Plus44.1%29.6%
Poverty Rate3.3%9.7%
Unemployment Rate5.2%5%
Job Growth 1yr4%1.4%
Jobs Score7.36.7
SchoolsSachseRichardson
Primary School DistrictGarland ISDRichardson ISD
Overall District Rating55.6
State Ranking Percentile51.0960.25
# Elementary Schools4436
# Middle Schools128
# High Schools104
Student Teacher Ratio15:113.9:1
Graduation Rate94.3%91.5%
Niche Schools Score7.38
SAT/ACT Participation Rate96.5%88%
SAT/ACT College Ready %11.7%24.8%
SAT/ACT TSI Ready %19.5%39.3%
Dropout Rate3.8%8%
Graduating Class Size3,9182,619
SafetySachseRichardson
Overall Crime Rate7.2 per 1K16.2 per 1K
Violent Crime Rate0.8 per 1K1.4 per 1K
Assault Rate40.5 per 100K98.3 per 100K
Robbery Rate2.9 per 100K38.2 per 100K
Property Crime Rate6.4 per 1K14.9 per 1K
Burglary Rate205.4 per 100K220.4 per 100K
Theft Rate465.7 per 100K1,295.3 per 100K
Vehicle Theft Rate66.5 per 100K317.9 per 100K
Safety GradeB+B
Safety Score3.332.66
Murder Rate3.3 per 100K1.7 per 100K
Rape Rate26 per 100K8.5 per 100K
Crime SourcePolice departmentPolice department
LifestyleSachseRichardson
# Movie Theaters48
# Libraries1416
# Museums510
Nightlife Score5.38
Family Friendly Score88
Health Fitness Score6.78
Outdoor Activities Score66
Commute Score5.37.3
Weather Score6.76.7
Diversity Score88.7
Area FeelRuralUrban Suburban Mix
# Restaurants60+60+
# Parks60+60+
# Gyms60+60+
# Grocery Stores14—
# Coffee Shops60+60+
# Hospitals3160+
# Bars3160+
# Pharmacies5860+
# Dentists60+60+
TransportationSachseRichardson
Avg Commute Time30 min24 min
% Drive Alone66.5%63.4%
% Carpool5.6%6.6%
% Public Transit0.6%2.4%
% Work From Home23.9%23.2%
Transit Score—32
Walkability Score2245
Walk Score RatingCar-DependentCar-Dependent
Bike Score3052
Distance Downtown Dallas26.4 mi13.6 mi
Distance DFW Airport33.7 mi21.6 mi
Drive Time DFW Airport33 min23 min
Distance Love Field27.4 mi14.5 mi
EV Stations1556
EV Level2 Ports31156
EV Dc Fast Ports2053
EV NetworksBlink Network, ChargePoint Network, WALMARTChargePoint Network, Blink Network, GRAVITI_ENERGY
Walk Score Max5182
Walk % Walkable643
Walk Score Points940
Walk Score Updated2026-10-272026-10-27
DemographicsSachseRichardson
Population30,491118,731
Population Density3,132.74,156.9
Population Growth 5yr19.1%2%
Median Age39.933.9
% Under 1824.3%20.2%
% Age 18–247.8%13.8%
% Age 25–3410.8%18%
% Age 35–4415.3%12.9%
% Age 45–5418.8%12.1%
% Age 55–6411.2%10%
% Age 65+11.8%13%
Avg Household Size2.882.48
% Family Households77.2%61%
% Homeownership84.7%50.7%
% HS Graduate Or Higher94.2%93.3%
% Bachelor's Or Higher48.5%57%
% Graduate Degree17.7%23.6%
% White49%53.3%
% Black12.5%11.8%
% Asian19.8%16.2%
% South Asian5.7%5.7%
% Hispanic Latino16.6%18.3%
% Native American0.3%0.4%
% Pacific Islander0.3%0%
% Two Or More Races14%12.6%
% Other Race4.1%5.7%
% Foreign Born21.8%22.4%
% Moved Last Year8.9%21%
% Renters15.3%49.3%
Diversity Score88.7
% Same House 1yr91.1%79%
% From Out Of State1.1%2.4%
% From Different County3.9%7.2%
% From Abroad0.5%1%
% Families With Kids40.2%27.9%
% Married Couples64.2%46.2%
% Single Parent4.6%5.7%
% Living Alone20%29.2%
% Seniors Living Alone6.7%8.7%
% With Broadband96.3%94.9%
% With Computer98.8%98.8%
% Male48.9%48.1%
% Female51.1%51.9%
Total Households10,59645,818