Texas · Metropolitan Area
Sweeny is a small town in Texas with a population of 3,592. Residents earn $64,557 per year, which is 14% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sweeny receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Sweeny offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Sweeny is $64,557, 14% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.0%. Only 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Sweeny is $180,700, 36% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,238 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
The violent crime rate of 455 per 100,000 is above the national average of 380 — something for prospective residents to consider. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,732 per 100,000, 39% above the national average.
19.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 97.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Sweeny enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F. Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 86.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $64,557 |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,961 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,312 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $87,500 |
| Unemployment | 1.0% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 6,858 |
| County GDP | $23,376M |
| Restaurants | 727 |
| Healthcare | 920 |
| Retail | 892 |
| Manufacturing | 253 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,186 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.53% |
| Commute Time | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |
| Census Median | $180,700 |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $231,019 |
| Median List Price | $187,450 |
| Median List Price | $187,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $107 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.6% |
| Price Drops | 52.0% |
| Inventory | 25 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,238 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 67.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,186 |
| 134% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.53% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 11.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 34.7% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 3.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.0% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.4% |
| Depression | 23.3% |
| Mental Distress | 18.9% |
| Physical Distress | 13.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.1% |
| Premature Death | 7,616/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 79.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 920 |
| Total Violent | 455.4/100K |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Murder | 26.8/100K |
| 325% above US avg | |
| Rape | 107.2/100K |
| Robbery | 26.8/100K |
| Assault | 294.7/100K |
| Total Property | 2,732.4/100K |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 803.6/100K |
| Theft | 1,875.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 53.6/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.2 inches |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 28 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,805/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.0464°N, 95.6985°W |
| County FIPS | 48039 |
Winner: Republican by 19.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 19.4% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,805/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.0 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 920 |
| Restaurants | 727 |
| Retail Stores | 892 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 37.0 min |
| Work from Home | 17.2% |