The Town FilesSullivan City, Texas
City in Hidalgo County · population 3,908 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $94,600
- Household income
- $44,464
- Jan low / Jul high
- 47° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 33.7
Sullivan City is a city of 3,908 people in Hidalgo County, Texas. The median home is worth $94,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 93% of Texas towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Texas towns.
How Sullivan City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Sullivan City is worth $94,600, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.1 times the median household income of $44,464, which is more affordable than 77% of Texas towns. Median rent is $730 a month. 87.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Sullivan City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $94,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $730 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $44,464 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.1× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 87.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1997 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.5% | — |
Who lives in Sullivan City
| People | Sullivan City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.7 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 29.6% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.7% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 32.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 0.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 33.1% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 19.9 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.8% | 89.2% |
Weather in Sullivan City
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 46.8°F. About 20.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 183 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 2 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sullivan City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 26, 1967 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 10, 1980.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 21, 2023.
Severe weather in Hidalgo County since 1996
Hidalgo County has been included in 32 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, freezing.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Flood | DR-4871: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Hidalgo County
Hidalgo County had 291,901 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $42,905 a year. Unemployment was 6.1% in 2023; in Sullivan City itself the ACS puts it at 7%.
Public schools in Sullivan City
2 public schools with 697 students, about 14.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAM FORDYCE EL | PK-5 | 449 | 15.5 |
| ROSENDO BENAVIDES EL | PK-5 | 248 | 12.4 |
Towns near Sullivan City
- La Joya, TX5.7 mi · 4,457 people · home $108,000
- Penitas, TX7.9 mi · 6,460 people · home $167,000
- Salida del Sol Estates, TX8.1 mi · 6,496 people · home $96,800
- Perezville, TX10.2 mi · 2,685 people · home $105,800
- Doffing, TX11.1 mi · 5,618 people · home $101,700
- Citrus City, TX11.3 mi · 3,291 people · home $93,800
- Palmview, TX11.7 mi · 15,830 people · home $113,600
- La Homa, TX12.8 mi · 11,267 people · home $109,200
Sullivan City questions
Is Sullivan City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Sullivan City scores better for retirees than 8% of Texas towns and quieter than 55%. 14.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.7).
How much does a house cost in Sullivan City?
The median owner-occupied home in Sullivan City is valued at $94,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $44,464, so homes cost about 2.1 times income. Median rent is $730 a month.
What is the weather like in Sullivan City?
July highs average 95.1°F and January lows 46.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 20.2 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Sullivan City get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Sullivan City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 26, 1967. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)