At a Glance
Median Income
$60,078
$27,784 per capita
Home Value
$229,800
Zillow: $374,870
Median Rent
$1,429/mo
37.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.0%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
23.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
19.1% smoking rate
How San Felipe Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows San Felipe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is San Felipe a Good Place to Live?
B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
San Felipe residents earn a median household income of $60,078 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,784. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,532 business establishments, including 60 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in San Felipe is $229,800 , 18% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $374,870. Median rent is $1,429/month, with 37.8% 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 1993.
Education
19.0% of adults in San Felipe hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(44% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
San Felipe has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,085
Median Age33.1 yrs
Density130/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$60,078
Per Capita$27,784
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty23.1%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,303
Housing
A+
Home Value$229,800
Rent$1,429
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$374,870
Housing Units447
Rent Burden37.8%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes14.1%
Smoking19.1%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death9,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain50.8 in/yr
Elevation155 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.0%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute35 min
Broadband69.8%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in San Felipe was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.