Sachse, Texas
Sachse is a city in Dallas County, Texas, in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, about 18 miles northeast of Dallas, with a population of about 33,008. Parts of Sachse also extend into Collin County.
Collin · Dallas
Counties
33,008
Population
Dallas–Fort Worth
Region
9.7 sq mi
Land Area
18 mi
to Dallas
Updated October 2026 · Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate for July 1, 2024. Land area and coordinates: U.S. Census Bureau. · Sachse on Wikipedia
Sachse City Limits
The official city boundary and the major highways through Sachse.
Major roads: State Hwy 190 · State Hwy 78
Boundary & roads: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line).
Sachse from our research
What we've verified about Sachse, one line per topic. Each links to the full page and its sources.
- History
- Founded by Prussian immigrant William Sachse, who built the county's first cotton mills and gave the railroad the land that named the town. Details →
- Dining
- 50 verified places to eat and drink; most common: Asian · Coffee, Sweets & Bakery · Burgers & American; 8 have a full bar. Details → Source: Texas Comptroller sales-tax permit records, checked place by place
- Schools
- 323 public schools within 12 miles, across 24 districts and charters, mainly Garland ISD, Wylie ISD and Plano ISD. Details → Source: Texas Education Agency — current schools
- Utilities
- A deregulated Oncor-grid electricity market where you choose your provider, plus Atmos gas, city water, and internet options. Details →
- Outdoors
- Nearest state parks: Cedar Hill (33 mi), Lake Tawakoni (35 mi), Ray Roberts Lake - Greenbelt Unit (35 mi). Nearest lakes: Lake Ray Hubbard (5 mi), Lavon Lake (12 mi). Details → Source: Texas Parks & Wildlife Department — park locations
- Contractors
- 16 licensed plumbers, 50 licensed HVAC contractors and 17 licensed electricians serve Sachse. Details → Source: TSBPE and TDLR license records, checked business by business
FAQ: Sachse, Texas
Sachse lies in two counties: Collin and Dallas, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2020 place-by-county list.
East Texas guides — an easy drive from Sachse
Weekend trips, lakes, festivals and small-town food east of the metroplex.
Things to Do in East Texas
What to do in East Texas, checked against official sources: Tyler's Rose Garden and Caldwell Zoo, Canton's First Monday Trade Days, the Texas State Railroad, state parks, museums and festivals.
Read Guide →Best Day Trips from Tyler and East Texas
Drive-time guide to day trips from Tyler: state parks, small towns, museums, and lakes within about 30 minutes, an hour, and up to three hours.
Read Guide →Best Lakes in East Texas
A fact-checked guide to 17 East Texas lakes, from Lake Fork's trophy bass and Caddo Lake to Toledo Bend, Sam Rayburn and Lake Tawakoni. Sizes, species, access and rules come from TPWD.
Read Guide →East Texas State Parks Guide
Twelve East Texas state parks from TPWD: Tyler, Caddo Lake, Atlanta, Lake Bob Sandlin, Tawakoni, Purtis Creek, Cooper, Martin Dies Jr. and more. Camping, cabins and passes.
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