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Sanger, CA

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Bask in the small-town spirit of “the Nation’s Christmas Tree City”

Suburban Affordable Scenic Close-Knit Welcoming Agricultural Diverse Convenient

Located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in California’s Central Valley, Sanger is known as “the Nation’s Christmas Tree City.” Sanger’s nickname comes from the nearby presence of the giant General Grant redwood tree in Kings Canyon National Park, a symbol to many of the Christmas spirit.

Sanger is a suburb with the spirit of a small town. Sanger’s close-knit community often comes together in the downtown area and at annual events such as the Blossom Days Festival, Blossom Trail Run, Veterans Parade, Fall Festival Craft Fair, and the Nation’s Christmas Tree City Toyland Parade. The Sanger Depot Museum chronicles Sanger’s past as a boomtown to its modern status as “the Nation’s Christmas Tree City.” Urban luxuries aren’t far from Sanger with Fresno just 13 miles away.

Rent Trends

As of July 2025, the average apartment rent in Sanger, CA is $1,108 for a studio, $1,076 for one bedroom, $1,156 for two bedrooms, and $1,169 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sanger has increased by 1.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,076/month
632 Sq Ft
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Transportation

46

Car-Dependent

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This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

1

Minimal Transit

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You'll likely want a car when living in this area since it has few transit options.

44

Somewhat Bikeable

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You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Fairmont Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

677 Students

Ronald W. Reagan Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

552 Students

Jefferson Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

496 Students

Madison Elementary

Public

Grades K-6

468 Students

Centerville Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

385 Students

Fairmont Elementary

Public

Grades K-8

677 Students

Washington Academic Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

1,462 Students

Centerville Elementary

Public

Grades K-7

385 Students

Community Day

Public

Grades 7-11

30 Students

Sanger High

Public

Grades 9-12

2,734 Students

Community Day

Public

Grades 7-11

30 Students

Valley ROP

Public

Grades 9-12

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2025.