Sinton is a small town of 5,505 in Texas, with a median household income of $46,411
and a 8.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sinton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Sinton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sinton 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: 91.3
Sinton's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sinton costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sinton, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$99,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$537
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$46,411
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Sinton's violent crime rate is 251.2 per 100,000 residents
— 34% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
251.2 /100k
Property Crime
1597.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sinton is served primarily by SINTON ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sinton, TX
National Avg
School District
SINTON ISD
—
Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
69.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sinton sees average highs of 66.4°F in January
and 92.8°F in July,
with 33.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Sinton's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sinton roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $99,800 and median rent is $537/month.
Sinton's violent crime rate is 251.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1597.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sinton are operated by SINTON ISD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 8.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sinton, TX has a population of 5,505, a median household income of $46,411, and an unemployment rate of 8.2%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Sinton averages 66.4°F in January and 92.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.0 inches
with about 0.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
The population of Sinton, Texas is 5,505 with a median age of 32.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sinton: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $99,800, median household income $46,411, crime index 70 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sinton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.