Sullivan City is a small town of 3,917 in Texas, with a median household income of $39,067
and a 5.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sullivan City 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 Sullivan City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sullivan City 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: 85.6
Sullivan City's overall cost of living index is 85.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sullivan City costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sullivan City, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$79,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$638
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$39,067
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Sullivan City's violent crime rate is 282.3 per 100,000 residents
— 26% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
282.3 /100k
Property Crime
1026.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sullivan City is served primarily by LA JOYA ISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sullivan City, TX
National Avg
School District
LA JOYA ISD
—
Elementary Schools
22
—
Middle Schools
8
—
High Schools
6
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
7.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
49.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sullivan City sees average highs of 69.1°F in January
and 95.1°F in July,
with 20.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Sullivan City's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sullivan City roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $79,000 and median rent is $638/month.
Sullivan City's violent crime rate is 282.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1026.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sullivan City are operated by LA JOYA ISD.
The district has 22 elementary, 8 middle, and 6 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 7.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sullivan City, TX has a population of 3,917, a median household income of $39,067, and an unemployment rate of 5.2%.
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.
Sullivan City averages 69.1°F in January and 95.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.2 inches
with about 0.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sullivan City, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 78595.
The population of Sullivan City, Texas is 3,917 with a median age of 36.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sullivan City: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $79,000, median household income $39,067, crime index 64 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sullivan City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.