Living in West Sharyland, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Sharyland · Census data 2020–2024
West Sharyland has 1,664 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $46,863 (40% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $98,300.
West Sharyland at a glance
- Population
- 1,664
- Median age
- 31.9State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $46,863State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $98,300State: $283,800
- Homeowners
- 79.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is West Sharyland a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 12.3%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Texas median.
The weather is best in February–March and November–December.
Cost of living in West Sharyland
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Sharyland the median home value is $98,300, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
West Sharyland median household income
The median household income in West Sharyland is $46,863 and the income per person is $24,452. 12.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in West Sharyland: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 636
- Owner-occupied
- 79.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.6%
- Vacant
- 12.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.98
West Sharyland demographics
- Population
- 1,664
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 17.7%
- 65 and older
- 18.9%
- Households
- 558
- Foreign-born
- 29%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Sharyland ›
Education in West Sharyland
14.1% of adults 25 and older in West Sharyland have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Sharyland
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 3.9%
- Drive alone
- 92.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.8%
West Sharyland vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sharyland | 1,664 | $46,863 | $98,300 | — |
| La Homa | 11,285 | $36,895 | $109,200 | $740 |
| Alton | 20,214 | $52,715 | $156,300 | $1,038 |
| Doffing | 5,004 | $32,318 | $101,700 | $785 |
| Palmhurst | 2,601 | $98,125 | $375,000 | $823 |
| Palmview | 15,921 | $43,963 | $113,600 | $678 |
| Perezville | 2,237 | $47,836 | $105,800 | — |
| Mission | 87,038 | $60,767 | $175,700 | $950 |
| Palmview South | 1,819 | $29,167 | $82,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in West Sharyland, TX?
The median household income in West Sharyland is $46,863, 40% 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 West Sharyland?
The median home value in West Sharyland is $98,300, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
Is West Sharyland, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 12.3%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Texas median.
What is the median age in West Sharyland?
The median age in West Sharyland is 31.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in West Sharyland?
The average commute to work in West Sharyland is 25 minutes; 3.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Sharyland?
The unemployment rate in West Sharyland is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Sharyland?
14.1% of adults in West Sharyland 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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