At a Glance
Median Income
$43,288
$17,322 per capita
Home Value
$88,600
Zillow: $179,528
Bachelor's Degree+
0.6%
48.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.4%
28.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
45.4%
14.9% smoking rate
How West Sharyland Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Sharyland's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Sharyland a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Sharyland residents earn a median household income of $43,288 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,322. The unemployment rate stands at 15.4% (328% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 14,062 business establishments, including 1,288 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Sharyland is $88,600 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $179,528. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
0.6% of adults in West Sharyland hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(98% below the national average).
48.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Sharyland has an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C).
Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 89°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 22.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.
Data Overview
People
Population1,624
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density1,400/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born37.8%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,288
Per Capita$17,322
Unemployment15.4%
Poverty28.6%
County GDP$31,357M
Avg Weekly Wage$825
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,600
Rent
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$179,528
Housing Units577
Rent Burden34.1%
Health
Obesity45.4%
Diabetes18.5%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death8,263/100K
Climate
Avg Temp77°F
Rain22.2 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation177 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+0.6%
High School+48.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute23 min
Broadband56.5%
Internet Speed123 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in West Sharyland was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Mc Allen International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
25.9% of the population has a disability.
37.8% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 123 Mbps.
There are 1,288 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 70 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.