Sweeny, TX—77480
Real Estate Data & Market Trends
Key Metrics at a Glance
Home Price Trends — Sweeny, TX
As of Oct '25, the median home price in Sweeny, TX is $233,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.2%. This indicates that home prices in Sweeny, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.1%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.
Cost per Home Type
| Home Type | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
All Homes | $233,000 | -0.2% |
| Single Family | $232,000 | 0.0% |
| Condos | N/A | N/A |
Cost per Home Size
| Home Size | Median Home Value | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
1 Bed | N/A | N/A |
2 Bed | N/A | N/A |
3 Bed | $228,000 | 0.4% |
4 Bed | $292,000 | -0.3% |
| 5 Bed | N/A | N/A |
% of Housing Stock
Rental Trends — Sweeny, TX
As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Sweeny, TX is $1,360, with a year-over-year rent change of -12.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Sweeny, TX is 1-bedrooms: $738, 2-bedrooms: $1,290, 3-bedrooms: $1,570, 4-bedrooms: $1,400. The most common rental property sizes in Sweeny, TX are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 54.7% and 30.9% of the rental stock.
| Type | Median Rent | Average Rent |
|---|---|---|
| Average Rent | $1,300 | $1,360 |
| Studio Rent | N/A | N/A |
| 1 Bed Rent | $650 | $738 |
| 2 Bed Rent | $1,300 | $1,290 |
| 3 Bed Rent | $1,380 | $1,570 |
| 4 Bed Rent | $900 | $1,400 |
% of Rental Stock
Property Listings — Sweeny, TX
As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Sweeny, TX is 56. This is a decrease of -20.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market shorter than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 25.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.
| Metric | Zip Code Average | Year over Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
Median Listing Price | $247,000 | -2.0% |
Listing Count | 55 | 27.0% |
| Listings as % of Homes | 1.1% | 27.0% |
Days on Market | 56 | -20.0% |
Demographics — Sweeny, TX
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sweeny, TX has a population of 8,250, which has remained stable by 0.9% over the past 5 years. Sweeny, TX is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.2% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.7% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 11.9% reporting working from home.
| Metric | Latest Census | YoY % Change |
|---|---|---|
Population | 8,250 | 0.9% |
% Under 18 | 27.2% | 4.2% |
% Seniors | 22.3% | 42.9% |
% WFH | 11.9% | 3,866.7% |
% w/ College Degree | 15.7% | 17.2% |
As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Sweeny, TX is a predominantly white area, with 71.2% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Sweeny, TX is hispanic, making up 16.7% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 4.4% of the population in Sweeny, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 24.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.
Race and Ethnicity
| Metric | Latest Census | 5-Year % Change |
|---|---|---|
% White | 71.2% | -2.5% |
% Black | 7.5% | -25.7% |
% Hispanic | 16.7% | -0.6% |
% Asian | 1.7% | ∞% |
% Foreign Born | 4.4% | -24.1% |
Mortgage and Risk — Sweeny, TX
According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 120 mortgage originations in Sweeny, TX, of which 73.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 42.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Sweeny, TX. Investor activity is low, as 3.0% of loans were by investors. 8.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.
Mortgages
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
Total Loan Originations | 120 |
% Conventional Loans | 73.0% |
% Government Loans | 27.0% |
% Investor Loans | 3.0% |
% Second Loans | 2.0% |
% Cash Out Refinance | 8.0% |
Loan Activity
Rentals and Section 8 — Sweeny, TX
As of 2024, the percent of homes in Sweeny, TX under the Section 8 program is 2.5%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 1-bedroom and 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Sweeny, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 2-bedroom units do not.
Section 8 Market Size
Total Units under HUD | 17 |
Total Units Section 8 | 17 |
% Rentals under Section 8 | 2.5% |
% Occupied Section 8 | 100.0% |
Section 8 Opportunity
| Home Size | HUD Premium | Market Rent | Max HUD Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Bedroom | $430 | $650 | $1,080 |
| 2 Bedroom | -$90 | $1,300 | $1,210 |
| 3 Bedroom | $190 | $1,380 | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedroom | $1,150 | $900 | $2,050 |
Affordability — Sweeny, TX
Home Price to Income Ratio
| Metric | Zip Code Average |
|---|---|
| Home Price to Income Ratio | 3.6 |
| Median Home Price | $233,000 |
| Median Household Income | $64,000 |