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
Violent Crime
93/100K
2,742/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.4%
74.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
71°F
314 sunny days/yr
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
3.0 / 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 3.2% (11% below 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.
Safety & Crime
Sheldon reports 93 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 76% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,742/100K.
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 71°F (21°C).
Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population2,449
Median Age27.6 yrs
Density984/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$72,937
Per Capita$20,252
Unemployment3.2%
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%
Crime
F
Violent93/100K
Property2,742/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes13.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,157/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain54.1 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
6.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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