San Jacinto County

TX · Pop. 122,074 · Mixed County

6Homestead Score

San Jacinto County is a mixed county in TX with a population of approximately 122,074.

$/Acre: $7,919

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 252 days

Broadband: 68%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 275.6/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax0.27%

Combined Sales Tax6.52%

Cost of Living Index91.8

Median Household Income$41,797

Poverty Rate19.9%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$7,919

Median Home Price$492K

Acres for Sale4322

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone7

Growing Season252 days

Annual Rainfall48.8 inches

Avg Summer High91°F

Avg Winter Low33°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality7/10

Elevation2,143 ft

Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceWell

Well Depth (avg)139 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)5.5

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.16/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K575

Property Crime /100K735

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response49 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital31.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities4

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage68%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town10 miles

Nearest City56 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby56%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate4.3%

Ag EconomyWeak