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Sullivan City, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Starr County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
3,919 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$44,286 Median Income $15,286 per capita
$90,800 Home Value $122,645 Zillow
$618 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 312 sunny days/yr
1,060 Violent Crime/100K 1,421 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$44,286 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$90,800 home value, $618/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,060 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Sullivan City, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$44,286
41% below
$15,286 per capita
Home Value
$90,800
68% below
Zillow: $122,645
Median Rent
$618/mo
47% below
32.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,060/100K
179% above
1,421/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.4%
69% below
56.4% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.6%
45% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
74°F
312 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
59%
Home Value
32%
Rent
53%
Poverty
199%
Bachelor's
31%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
279%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sullivan City a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 - Fair
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 2.5% (31% below 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 $122,645. 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.

Safety & Crime

Sullivan City reports 1,060 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 179% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,421/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

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 74°F (24°C). Winters average 58°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. The area gets 312 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 22.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population3,919
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density1,092/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$44,286
Per Capita$15,286
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$1,559M
Avg Weekly Wage$765

Housing

A+
Home Value$90,800
Rent$618
Ownership90.3%
Zillow$122,645
Housing Units1,319
Rent Burden32.2%

Crime

F
Violent1,060/100K
Property1,421/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault963/100K
Burglary241/100K

Health

Obesity46.6%
Diabetes19.4%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death9,793/100K

Climate

Avg Temp74°F
Sunny Days312/yr
Rain22.5 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
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.
11.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.