At a Glance
Median Income
$72,937
$20,252 per capita
Home Value
$94,400
Zillow: $212,832
Median Rent
$1,432/mo
22.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.7% smoking rate
How Sheldon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sheldon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sheldon a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sheldon residents earn a median household income of $72,937 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,252. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 124,542 business establishments, including 10,837 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sheldon is $94,400 , 67% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $212,832. Median rent is $1,432/month, with 22.7% 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.
Education
6.4% of adults in Sheldon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(81% below the national average).
74.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sheldon has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 57.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 61.
Data Overview
People
Population2,449
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density984/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born22.4%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,937
Per Capita$20,252
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$592,751M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,703
Housing
A+
Home Value$94,400
Rent$1,432
Ownership55.4%
Zillow$212,832
Housing Units673
Rent Burden22.7%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain57.3 in/yr
AQI61 (Moderate)
Elevation40 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.4%
High School+74.4%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 46% / D 52%
Commute27 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries73
Did You Know?
The median home in Sheldon was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is George Bush Intcntl/Houston (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very High" by FEMA.
7.3% of the population has a disability.
22.4% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
There are 10,837 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 527 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.