At a Glance
Median Income
$44,753
$21,400 per capita
Home Value
$109,300
Zillow: $168,890
Median Rent
$831/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
251/100K
1,651/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
73.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.2%
17.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
44.7%
16.4% smoking rate
How Sinton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sinton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sinton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sinton residents earn a median household income of $44,753 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,400. The unemployment rate stands at 8.2% (128% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,217 business establishments, including 185 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sinton is $109,300 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,890. Median rent is $831/month, with 32.2% 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 1972.
Safety & Crime
Sinton reports 251 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,651/100K.
Education
7.5% of adults in Sinton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(78% below the national average).
73.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sinton has an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 33.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population5,513
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density1,079/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born2.7%
Veterans4.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$44,753
Per Capita$21,400
Unemployment8.2%
Poverty17.7%
County GDP$3,781M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,213
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,300
Rent$831
Ownership61.0%
Zillow$168,890
Housing Units2,146
Rent Burden32.2%
Crime
F
Violent251/100K
Property1,651/100K
Health
Obesity44.7%
Diabetes16.9%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death11,605/100K
Climate
Avg Temp72°F
Rain33.0 in/yr
Elevation48 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+73.5%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute22 min
Broadband78.9%
Internet Speed127 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Sinton was built in 1972.
The nearest airport is Corpus Christi International (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 127 Mbps.
There are 185 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.