Community Profile/Fast Facts About Sealy, TX
Sealy, Texas is the largest city in beautiful Austin County, located 50 miles west of downtown Houston, but also in proximity to San Antonio and Austin. We are conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and Hwy. 36, making it an ideal location and prime environment for economic development. Great access to major markets and the energy corridor area.
The Sealy area has several manufacturing and industrial facilities which adds to the relative stability of the unemployment rate. These local facilities produce and distribute corrugated boxes, flanges, frozen foods, sealants, bricks, concrete products, and quartz counter tops coming soon. Sealy currently enjoys a favorable economic environment and local indicators point to continued stability.
Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 3,862 |
| 1990 | 4,541 |
| 2000 | 5,248 |
| 2010 | 6,019 |
| 2017 | 7,059 |
| 2020 | 6,839 |
| 2024 | 7,189 |
Ethnic Composition
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White | 54.92% |
| Black/African American | 8.67% |
| American Indian/Alaskan | 1.33% |
| Asian | 1.29% |
| Native Hawaiian/Islander | 0.03% |
| Other Race | 15.55% |
| Two or More Races | 18.21% |
| Hispanic | 38.98% |
Income
| Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Average Household Income | $92,751 |
| Median Household Income | $76,785 |
| Per Capita Income | $34,013 |
Source For Above: U.S. Census Bureau / Environics Analytics
Employment
| Category | Current Period | Previous Period | Year-Ago Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| Civilian Labor Force | 15,002 | 14,923 | 14,609 |
| Employed | 14,422 | 14,352 | 14,135 |
| Unemployed | 580 | 571 | 474 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.9% | 3.8% | 3.2% |
| Comparative Actual Rates | |||
| Texas | 4.2% | 4.1% | 3.5% |
| U.S. | 4.1% | 3.9% | 3.6% |
Geography
| Category | Value |
|---|---|
| Elevation | 190 ft. |
| Area | 13.11 sq. mi. |
Climate
| Category | Value (°F) |
|---|---|
| Avg. Temperature | 68 |
| Avg. High Temperature | 79 |
| Avg. Low Temperature | 58 |
Parks & Recreation
The City of Sealy maintains the following parks and recreational facilities for use by the general public. Additional information regarding these facilities is availableb by clicking the links below:
Hotels/Motels
Hotel/Motel Occupancy (Local) Rate: 7%
Americas Best Value Inn
2107 TX-36
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3707
Countryside Inn
2021 TX-36
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-7400
Holiday Inn Express
2370 TX-36
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 877-0700
Super 8 by Wyndham Sealy
267 Gebhardt Rd
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-2121
Financial
Austin County State Bank
325 Meyer St
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 865-4200
Citizens State Bank
222 Main Street
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-3571
Lone Star Bank
310 Main Street
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-6386
Wells Fargo Bank
2833 TX-36
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 885-4151
Woodforest National Bank
310 Overcreek Way
Sealy, TX 77474
(979) 8885-6965
Brazos Valley Schools CU
2344 TX-36 S
Sealy, TX 77474
(281) 391-2149
Emergency and Medical Clinics
Sealy Urgent Care Center
(979) 627-6224
Clinics:
Medical Clinics of Sealy
(979) 877-0022
Sealy Family Practice Clinic
(979) 877-0022
Dr. Isidro De Leon, DO
(979) 627-0795
Hospital
MidCoast Medical Center – Bellville – 14 miles
(979) 413-7400
44 North Cummings Street
Bellville, TX 77418
Licensed acute care facility
32 beds
24 hr. Emergency care
Swing Bed
Inpatient/Outpatient Surgery
Full-service laboratory
Police
(979) 885-3330
Type: Municipal
Sealy Police Department Online
EMS Services
Austin County Ems
(979) 885-6956
Healthsource Medical Response
(713) 774-0565
Holiness & Brothers EMS281-748-6673
Tax Structure
Retail Sales Tax Rate 8.25%
2021 Ad Valorem Tax Rates: Per $100 assessed valuation
City of Sealy $ 0.26994
Austin County $ 0.56964
Sealy ISD $ 1.26640
Austin County ESD #2 $ 0.10000
Total $ 2.20598
Local Sales Tax Rate
State Of Texas 6.25%
Austin County 0.50%
City of Sealy 1.50%
Sealy EDC 0.50%
Total Rate: 8.25% (includes State rate of 6.25%)
Sealy Property Tax
Tax Year 2023:
| Category | Rate |
|---|---|
| Maintenance & Operations (M&O) | $0.184900 per $100 valuation |
| Interest & Sinking (I&S), or Debt Service | $0.126010 per $100 valuation |
| Total Rate | $0.310910 per $100 valuation |
Utilities
Electricity is a deregulated utility in the State of Texas. The consumer may shop for competitive rates from a variety of Retail Electric Providers.
| Water Provider: City of Sealy: | 979-885-3511 |
| Source: | Wells (4) |
| Capacity (MGPD): | 3.11 |
| Current Peak Load (MGPD): | 1.9 |
| Sewer Provider: City of Sealy: | 979-885-3511 |
| Type: | Activated Sludge |
| Capacity (MGPD): | 2.0 |
| Current Peak Load (MGPD): | 35 |
| Solid Waste Disposal: | TDS – 800-375-8375 |
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Natural Gas Provider: City of Sealy
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979-885-3511 |
| Electricity: |
A deregulated utility in the State of Texas. The consumer may shop for competitive rates from a variety of retail electric providers.
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Public Education
Sealy Independent School District
Schools Enrollment
| Elementary (PreK – 5) |
1,282 |
| Junior High (6 – 8) |
672 |
| High School (9 – 12) |
826 |
Total Enrollment As Of October 2020: 2,780
Annual Budget (’19-’20) $25 million
Avg. Student/Teacher Ratio (’19-’20) 13.1
Attendance Rate (’19-’20) 97.4%
Avg. SAT Total Score (’19-’20) 1,025
Avg. ACT Composite Score (’19-’20) 19.8
Local Libraries
Gordon Memorial
(979) 885-7469
Communication
Sparklight Business
(833) 607-3009
AT&T for Business
(866) 830-8734
Phone
AT&T
(888) 333-6651
T-Mobile
(979) 231-4074
Estrella Cellular
(979) 885-3030
Cricket Wireless
(979) 627-9299
DSL/Broadband Available: YES
Location
Strategically Located on the IH-10 Corrider
Easy access to major metropolitan areas:
Downtown Houston, Texas 50 miles
Austin, Texas: 120 miles
San Antonio, Texas: 150 miles
Port of Houston: 75 miles
Houston Executive Airport: 13 miles
Bush Intercontinental Airport: 65 miles
Mexican Border: 304 miles
Major Area Employers
**approximate numbers as of update; may include FT and PT employees**
Walmart Distribution Center
1000 Employees
Sealy ISD
461 Employees
Walmart Store #437
229 Employees
Gulf States Toyota Parts
130 Employees
International Paper
105 Employees
ACME Brick Company
101 Employees
Prasek’s Hillje Smoke House
89 Employees
City of Sealy
65 Employees
Anchor / Baker Industries
54 Employees
Hailiang
49 Employees
Ameriforge
38 Employees
Blencor
34 Employees
Hendrix
30 Employees
Sika
20 Employees
WC Tractor
17 Employees
The information provided was gathered from sources considered reliable and is subject to errors and omissions. The accuracy of all information cannot be guaranteed and is subject to change without notice. Linked files are in PDF format. If needed, you can download the Adobe Acrobat Reader here.