Living in Sullivan City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sullivan City · Census data 2020–2024
Sullivan City has 3,902 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $44,464 (43% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $94,600, the median rent is $730/month.
Sullivan City at a glance
- Population
- 3,902
- Median age
- 33.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $44,464State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $94,600State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $730/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.7%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Sullivan City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in Sullivan City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sullivan City the median home value is $94,600, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $730 per month, which is 33.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,142 a month in housing costs.
Sullivan City median household income
The median household income in Sullivan City is $44,464 and the income per person is $16,871. 32.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Sullivan City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,297
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 3.36
Sullivan City demographics
- Population
- 3,902
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 29.6%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 1,160
- Foreign-born
- 33.1%
- Veterans
- 0.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sullivan City ›
Education in Sullivan City
12.7% of adults 25 and older in Sullivan City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sullivan City
- Unemployment rate
- 7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Sullivan City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan City | 3,902 | $44,464 | $94,600 | $730 |
| Nina | 965 | $43,553 | — | — |
| La Paloma Ranchettes | 319 | $107,688 | — | — |
| East Alto Bonito | 340 | $95,357 | $107,800 | — |
| Mikes | 1,688 | $49,375 | $95,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Sullivan City, TX?
The median household income in Sullivan City is $44,464, 43% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Sullivan City?
The median home value in Sullivan City is $94,600, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Sullivan City?
The median gross rent in Sullivan City is $730 per month, about 33.6% of household income.
Is Sullivan City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Texas median; unemployment of 7%; a poverty rate of 32.1%.
What is the median age in Sullivan City?
The median age in Sullivan City is 33.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Sullivan City?
The average commute to work in Sullivan City is 20 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sullivan City?
The unemployment rate in Sullivan City is 7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sullivan City?
12.7% of adults in Sullivan City 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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