Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
10-19 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
20%
Sealy
Sealy, TX Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,117
Population
8,637
Renter Mix
28% Rent
A serene small town commutable to Houston
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Sealy is a family-friendly suburb just 50 miles west of Houston. Easy access to Interstate 10 and State Route 36 — both traveling through and intersecting in town — makes commuting easier than ever. This city is very accessible while maintaining a sense of seclusion from big-city living. Residents appreciate their town’s charm, along with its easy access to Houston, the perfect place for a weekend getaway.
Sealy offers various restaurants, of the local and chain variety, small businesses, public schools, and an abundance of apartment communities. The town sits just a few miles away from major attractions like Stephen F. Austin State Park, boasting six miles of hiking and biking trails, 663 forested acres, and scenic camping areas.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$67,025
Average: $78,018
Education
1,351
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,523
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Sealy has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
28%
Non-Renters
72%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
12%
Other Education
88%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Sealy, TX is $1,010 for a studio, $1,117 for one bedroom, $1,333 for two bedrooms, and $1,643 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Sealy has increased by 0.0% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,117/month
684 Sq Ft
House
$2,095/month
1,164 Sq Ft
Getting Around
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Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
639 Students
Public
Grades K-12
443 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
664 Students
Public
Grades K-12
443 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
903 Students
Public
Grades K-12
443 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- San Felipe de Austin State Historic Site
- Stephen F. Austin State Park
- Attwater Prairie Chicken National Wildlife Refuge
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.