At a Glance
Median Income
$44,286
$15,286 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
Zillow: $127,023
Median Rent
$618/mo
32.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
56.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
15.5% smoking rate
How Sullivan City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sullivan City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sullivan City a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sullivan City residents earn a median household income of $44,286 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,286. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 666 business establishments, including 61 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sullivan City is $90,800 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $127,023. Median rent is $618/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 1996.
Education
10.4% of adults in Sullivan City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
56.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sullivan City has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population3,919
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born36.2%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$44,286
Per Capita$15,286
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765
Housing
A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent$618
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$127,023
Housing Units1,319
Rent Burden32.2%
Health
Obesity46.6%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,793/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
Elevation210 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.4%
High School+56.4%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 58% / D 42%
Commute18 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Sullivan City was built in 1996.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.2% of the population has a disability.
36.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.