Living in Sarita, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sarita · Census data 2020–2024
Sarita has 92 residents with a median age of 64.6. The median household income is $39,079 (50% lower than the Texas median).
Sarita is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sarita at a glance
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 64.6State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $39,079State: $78,476
- Homeowners
- 65.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Sarita a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%.
Cons: Median household income 50% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Sarita median household income
The median household income in Sarita is $39,079 and the income per person is $29,614. 13% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sarita: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 65.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.1%
- Vacant
- 50.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.09
50.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sarita has many vacation and second homes.
Sarita demographics
- Population
- 92
- Median age
- 64.6
- Under 18
- 2.2%
- 65 and older
- 47.8%
- Households
- 44
- Foreign-born
- 33.7%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sarita ›
Education in Sarita
3.3% of adults 25 and older in Sarita have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sarita
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 61.4%
Sarita vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sarita | 92 | $39,079 | — | — |
| Riviera | 627 | $101,875 | — | — |
| Ricardo | 1,132 | $70,391 | $246,700 | — |
| Airport Road Addition | 174 | $215,871 | $185,500 | — |
| Kingsville | 24,994 | $58,148 | $149,400 | $1,037 |
| Falfurrias | 4,646 | $49,167 | $79,900 | $719 |
| Premont | 2,428 | $47,728 | $89,800 | $781 |
| Bishop | 3,103 | $58,152 | $111,800 | $952 |
| Encino | 127 | $86,125 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Sarita, TX?
The median household income in Sarita is $39,079, 50% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Sarita, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 13%. Minuses: median household income 50% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in Sarita?
The median age in Sarita is 64.6 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Sarita?
The average commute to work in Sarita is 26 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sarita?
The unemployment rate in Sarita is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sarita?
3.3% of adults in Sarita have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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