At a Glance
Median Income
$64,557
$43,961 per capita
Home Value
$180,700
Zillow: $231,019
Median Rent
$1,238/mo
23.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
214/100K
1,816/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
6.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
14.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Sweeny Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sweeny's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sweeny 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
Sweeny residents earn a median household income of $64,557 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,961. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 6,858 business establishments, including 727 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sweeny is $180,700 , 36% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $231,019. Median rent is $1,238/month, with 23.2% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Sweeny reports 214 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 44% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,816/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.4% of adults in Sweeny hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% below the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sweeny has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population3,592
Median Age30.8 yrs
Density1,805/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,557
Per Capita$43,961
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty6.6%
County GDP$23,376M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,312
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,700
Rent$1,238
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$231,019
Housing Units1,730
Rent Burden23.2%
Crime
F
Violent214/100K
Property1,816/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary320/100K
Health
Obesity38.2%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking14.0%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death7,616/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain50.2 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation28 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 59% / D 40%
Commute37 min
Broadband95.6%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Sweeny was built in 1973.
17.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Bay City Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.416 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
There are 727 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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