Sunrise Shores, TX

Full City Profile · Texas · Smith County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
650 Population 1,806/sq mi density
$37,462 Median Income $22,609 per capita
$52,300 Home Value $200,785 Zillow
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$37,462 median income, 15.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,300 home value, /mo rent
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
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
73.2% high school+
Unemployment
15.6%
333% above
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
7% above
17.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
67°F

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
433%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sunrise Shores a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
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 15.6% (333% 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.

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 67°F (19°C). Winters average 48°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population650
Median Age47.9 yrs
Density1,806/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans8.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,462
Per Capita$22,609
Unemployment15.6%
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%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp67°F
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
32.0% of the population has a disability.
There are 536 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.