Big Sandy, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,215
Population
750/sq mi density
$41,806
Median Income
$25,218 per capita
$119,800
Home Value
$214,445 Zillow
$751
Median Rent
27.2% income on rent
63°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
72
Violent Crime/100K
217 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$41,806 median income, 10.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$119,800 home value, $751/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
72 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$119,800
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$751/mo
35% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.2%
25% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
721
Median year built: 1979
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$119,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$214,445
Median Sale Price
$89,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.2%
Owner-Occupied
50.8%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$887/mo
1 Bedroom
$935/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,149/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,733/mo
Census median rent:
$751/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
161 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
62.5%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$57
Active Inventory
8
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
12% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1979
Average age of housing stock: 47 years
Homeownership Rate
49.2%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $119,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $214,445 |
| Median Sale Price | $89,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $57 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $751 |
| FMR Studio | $887 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $935 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,149 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,497 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,733 |
Market
| Days on Market | 161 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 62.5% |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Active Inventory | 8 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $57 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 49.2% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.8% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.2% |
| Total Housing Units | 721 |
| Median Year Built | 1979 |
| Rent Burden | 27.2% |
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