What are the schools like in Sealy, TX?

Sealy is served primarily by SEALY ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.8:1.

What is the median household income in Sealy?

The median household income in Sealy, TX is $60,313 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.7%.

What is the weather like in Sealy, TX?

Sealy has an average high temperature of 63.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches.

Sealy, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Sealy, TX affordable or expensive?

Sealy's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Sealy is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $189,600 and the median rent is $1,117 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Sealy, TX?

Sealy has a violent crime rate of 176.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 893.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Sealy, TX a Good Place to Live?

Sealy is a small town of 6,837 in Texas, with a median household income of $60,313 and a 5.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Sealy stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sealy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Sealy city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Sealy's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Sealy costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Sealy, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$189,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,117	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,313	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Sealy's violent crime rate is 176.0 per 100,000 residents — 54% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

176.0 /100k

Property Crime

893.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Sealy is served primarily by SEALY ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Sealy, TX	National Avg
School District	SEALY ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Sealy sees average highs of 63.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Sealy, TX
Average High — January	63.7°F
Average High — July	94.8°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Sealy, TX	National Avg
Population	6,837	—
Median Age	38.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	73.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	8.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

San Felipe, TX 4 mi South Frydek, TX 5 mi Brazos Country, TX 7 mi Wallis, TX 11 mi Pattison, TX 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Sealy

Sealy, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77474

Sealy vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sealy, TX affordable or expensive?

Sealy's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Sealy roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $189,600 and median rent is $1,117/month.

What is the crime rate in Sealy, TX?

Sealy's violent crime rate is 176.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 893.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Sealy?

Public schools in Sealy are operated by SEALY ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.8:1. 15.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Sealy, TX a good place to live?

Sealy, TX has a population of 6,837, a median household income of $60,313, and an unemployment rate of 5.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Sealy?

Sealy averages 63.7°F in January and 94.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Sealy?

Sealy, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77474.

What is the population of Sealy?

The population of Sealy, Texas is 6,837 with a median age of 38.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Sealy?

Key numbers for living in Sealy: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $189,600, median household income $60,313, crime index 45 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sealy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.