Community Profile/Fast Facts About Sealy, TX
Sealy, Texas is the largest city in beautiful Austin County, located 50 miles west of downtown Houston. We are conveniently located at the crossroads of Interstate 10 and Hwy. 36, making it an ideal location and prime environment for economic development.
The region has several manufacturing and industrial facilities which add to the relative stability of the unemployment rate. These local facilities produce and distribute corrugated boxes, flanges, bricks and concrete products. Sealy currently enjoys a favorable economic environment and local indicators point to continued stability.
Sealy is located on I-10 between Houston and San Antonio. Great proximity to major markets and the energy corridor area. State Highway 36 runs through Sealy towards Brenham and Highway 290.
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Population
1980 3,862
1990 4,541
2000 5,248
2010 6,019
2017 7,059
Ethnic Composition
White 2,485
Hispanic/Latino 2,798
African-American 615
Other 1,161
Income
2017 Est. Average Household Income $77,997
2017 Est. Median Household Income $59,788
Source For Above: U.S. Census Bureau / Environics Analytics
Unemployment
Estimated Unemployment Rate for Austin County, July, 2018: 3.7%
Labor Force 14,329
Employment 13,794
Unemployment 535
Source: Texas Workforce Commission, Labor Market and Career Information Department
Geography
Elevation 190 ft.
Area 13.11 sq. mi.
Climate
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
Americas Best Value Inn
979-885-3707
Countryside Inn
979-885-7407
Holiday Inn Express
979-877-0700
Super 8 Motel
979-885-2121
Hotel/Motel Occupancy (Local) Rate: 7%
Financial
Austin County State Bank
Citizens State Bank
Lone Star Bank
Wells Fargo Bank
Woodforest National Bank
Emergency and Medical Clinics
Emergency Room:
Urgent Care:
Clinics:
Medical Clinics of Sealy
Sealy Family Practice Clinic
Health Care
Hospital:
MidCoast Medical Center – Bellville – 14 miles
(979) 413-7400
Licensed acute care facility
32 beds
24 hr. Emergency care
Swing Bed
Inpatient/Outpatient Surgery
Full service laboratory
Police
(979) 885-2913
Type: Municipal
Full-Time Officers: 20
Patrol Vehicles: 7
Animal Control Officer: 1
Fire
(979) 885-2222
Type: Combination Department
Active Volunteers: 15
Paid Duty Crew: 2-3 paid staff
On duty crew: 24/7
Fire Equipment
Pumpers 3
Tankers 1
Grass Units 2
Rescue 1
First Responder 1
Foam Truck 1
Command Vehicle 1
Tower/Quint 1
ISO Rating 4/9
Austin County Ems
(979) 865-6470
Type: County
Full Time Paramedic/EMT: 27
Ambulances: 7
First Response Vehicles: 5
On duty crew: 24/7
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
Austin County 0.50%
City of Sealy 1.00%
Sealy EDC 0.50%
Total Rate: 8.25% (includes State rate of 6.25%)
Utilities
Water Provider: City of Sealy
Source: Wells
Capacity (MGPD): 3.3
Current Peak Load (MGPD): 2.2
Sewer Provider: City of Sealy
Type: Activated Sludge
Capacity (MGPD): 1.0
Current Peak Load (MGPD): .55
Solid Waste Disposal: On contract
Natural Gas Provider: City of Sealy
Electricity is a deregulated utility in the State of Texas. The consumer may shop for competitive rates from a variety of Retail Electric Providers.
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
Communication
NewWave Business – Advanced Communication Solutions
(979) 338-9370 or 1-844-546-3278
You may view package information at: www.newwavecom.com
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
Business Type # of Emp.
Wal-Mart Distribution Center Distribution Center: 800
SNC-Lavalin Oil & Gas Field Equipment Manuf.: 500
Sealy I.S.D. Education: 359
Wal-Mart Super Center General Merchandise: 229
ACME Brick Company Brick Manufacturer: 97
International Paper Company Paper & Packaging Products: 102
Gulf States Toyota Parts Distribution Center: 95
**approximate numbers as of update; may include FT and PT employees**
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