At a Glance
Median Income
$57,237
$27,884 per capita
Home Value
$222,200
Zillow: $386,451
Median Rent
$1,200/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
190/100K
961/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
14.3% smoking rate
How Sealy Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sealy's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sealy a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sealy residents earn a median household income of $57,237 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,884. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% 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 Sealy is $222,200 , 21% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $386,451. Median rent is $1,200/month, with 30.0% 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 1987.
Safety & Crime
Sealy reports 190 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 50% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 961/100K.
Education
12.8% of adults in Sealy hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(62% below the national average).
90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sealy 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 48.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,933
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density592/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.6%
Veterans4.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,237
Per Capita$27,884
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$2,381M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,303
Housing
A
Home Value$222,200
Rent$1,200
Ownership68.3%
Zillow$386,451
Housing Units2,985
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent190/100K
Property961/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking14.3%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death9,126/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation181 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute24 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sealy was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.425 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
12.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.