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Sunrise Shores, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
650 Population 1,806/sq mi density
$37,462 Median Income $22,609 per capita
$52,300 Home Value $200,785 Zillow
66°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
168 Violent Crime/100K 5,223 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$37,462 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
168 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Sunrise Shores, TX

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,462
50% below
$22,609 per capita
Home Value
$52,300
81% below
Zillow: $200,785
Violent Crime
168/100K
56% below
5,223/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
114% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
66°F
308 sunny days/yr

How Sunrise Shores Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Sunrise Shores's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
50%
Home Value
19%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
214%
Crime
44%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunrise Shores 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

Sunrise Shores residents earn a median household income of $37,462 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,609. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,931 business establishments, including 536 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sunrise Shores is $52,300 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $200,785. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Sunrise Shores reports 168 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,223/100K.

Education

13.3% of adults in Sunrise Shores hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 73.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sunrise Shores has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 46°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.

Data Overview

People

Population650
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,806/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,462
Per Capita$22,609
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$16,657M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,105

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,300
Rent
Ownership91.8%
Zillow$200,785
Housing Units451
Rent Burden20.8%

Crime

F
Violent168/100K
Property5,223/100K

Health

Obesity34.3%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking17.2%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death9,375/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain44.8 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation376 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+73.2%
Graduate+1.0%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute27 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Sunrise Shores was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Tyler Pounds Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
34.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 536 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.