Sabinal, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Uvalde County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
739 Population 621/sq mi density
$32,800 Median Income $21,144 per capita
$82,300 Home Value $194,079 Zillow
$581 Median Rent 27.6% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
145 Violent Crime/100K 290 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$32,800 median income, 5.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,300 home value, $581/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
145 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
18.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Sabinal, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$32,800
56% below
$21,144 per capita
Home Value
$82,300
71% below
Zillow: $194,079
Median Rent
$581/mo
50% below
27.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
145/100K
62% below
290/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.1%
46% below
79.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
39% above
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.1%
28% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F

How Sabinal Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sabinal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
44%
Home Value
29%
Rent
50%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
139%
Crime
38%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sabinal a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sabinal residents earn a median household income of $32,800 , which is 56% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,144. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 703 business establishments, including 78 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sabinal is $82,300 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,079. Median rent is $581/month, with 27.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.

Safety & Crime

Sabinal reports 145 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 290/100K.

Education

18.1% of adults in Sabinal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 79.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sabinal has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population739
Median Age56.6 yrs
Density621/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born10.3%
Veterans17.4%

Economy

C+
Median Income$32,800
Per Capita$21,144
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$1,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$904

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,300
Rent$581
Ownership74.3%
Zillow$194,079
Housing Units472
Rent Burden27.6%

Crime

F
Violent145/100K
Property290/100K

Health

Obesity41.1%
Diabetes14.5%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death13,124/100K

Climate

Avg Temp70°F
Rain25.7 in/yr
Elevation954 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.1%
High School+79.3%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute26 min
Broadband60.1%
Internet Speed74 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Sabinal was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is San Antonio International (62 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.504 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
35.0% of the population has a disability.
10.3% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.