Living in San Jacinto County, Texas

San Jacinto County is a county in Texas with a population of around 27,413, part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown, TX MSA metro area. The main communities are Shepherd, Coldspring, Point Blank.

Cost of Living

Median rent is $1,200/month, around the national average, with a median home price of around $239K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 4.5%.

Weather and Climate

The climate brings very warm winters (highs around 65°F) and very hot summers (highs around 91°F). The coast is 1-3 hours. Natural hazard risks include hurricane risk, tornado risk and wildfire risk.

Demographics

San Jacinto County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 45 and a predominantly working-class population (11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes strongly Republican.