Cost of Living in Sinton, TX

Population 5,513 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

47
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $44,753, median household incomes in Sinton land roughly 40% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. At 8.2%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Located 30 miles northwest of Corpus Christi, Sinton falls within that metro's commuting orbit. Median home values run roughly 45% lower than Corpus Christi's $197,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 36
Rent 63

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Sinton

The median home value in Sinton is $109,300 — 64% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $831/month, 37% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $44,753/year is 40% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 82.3°F and lows of 63.6°F. Overall, Sinton has a cost of living index of 47 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 53% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$109,300
64% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$155,849
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$831/mo
37% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.0x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 61.0%
Renter-occupied 39.0%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$831
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,445/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
24.7 min
9% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
80.4%
Carpooled
13.8%
Work from home
4.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$44,753
40% below avg
Per Capita Income
$21,400
Unemployment Rate
8.2%
70% above avg
Poverty Rate
23.6%
Labor Force Participation
54.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 4.2%
Graduate degree 3.3%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 31.9
Male median age 29.1
Female median age 34.4

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
82.3°F
Avg Low
63.6°F
Annual Precip
31.7"
Annual Snowfall
0.2"
40° 55° 70° 85° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 687277838792949591857670
Low °F 485258647175767673655650
Precip" 1.391.292.282.043.383.562.542.755.423.132.031.93
Snow" 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.2

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Sinton, TX?

Sinton has a cost index of 47 (100 = national average). It is 53% below the national average.

What is average rent in Sinton, TX?

The median gross rent in Sinton is $831 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Sinton?

The median home value in Sinton is $109,300 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Sinton?

The median household income in Sinton is $44,753 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Sinton, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Sinton is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Sinton, TX affordable?

Yes, Sinton is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 47 — about 53% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Sinton?

Sinton has average high temperatures of 82.3°F and average lows of 63.6°F. Annual precipitation is 31.7". Average annual snowfall is 0.2". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Sinton at a Glance

Population
5,513
Median Income
$44,753
Home Value
$109,300
Median Rent
$831/mo
Unemployment
8.2%
Avg High Temp
82.3°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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