At a Glance
Median Income
$134,750
$43,707 per capita
Home Value
$352,900
Zillow: $505,328
Bachelor's Degree+
37.5%
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
9.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.8%
8.2% smoking rate
How Simonton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Simonton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Simonton a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Simonton residents earn a median household income of $134,750 , which is 79% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,707. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Simonton is $352,900 , 25% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $505,328. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
37.5% of adults in Simonton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% above the national average).
96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Simonton 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 49.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,001
Median Age37.0 yrs
Density426/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.5%
Veterans6.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$134,750
Per Capita$43,707
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty9.5%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$352,900
Rent
Ownership89.3%
Zillow$505,328
Housing Units312
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity28.8%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation113 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+37.5%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute43 min
Broadband93.4%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Simonton was built in 1979.
19.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.