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Sundown, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Hockley County County
Sundown, TX
At a Glance
How Sundown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sundown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Sundown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Sundown residents earn a median household income of $64,844 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,125. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 614 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sundown is $96,000 , 66% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $141,001. Median rent is $628/month, with 17.3% 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 1982.
Safety & Crime
Sundown reports 434 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,468/100K.
Education
20.6% of adults in Sundown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (39% below the national average). 80.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sundown has an average annual temperature of 61°F (16°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 18.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.