Neighborhood in San Angelo, Tom Green County

Living in Sunset, San Angelo

B

5th of 21areas in San Angelo
Overall score 68 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
San Angelo overall: C-

Sunset is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Hail risk is very high
  • Winter storm risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.6 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.5 mi
Childcare0.8 mi
Library2.0 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
6,580
Median rent
$1,210
Median home value
$221,000
Household income
$78,800
Average commute
19 min
Homes owned
58%
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What it's like to live in Sunset

Sunset is a neighborhood in San Angelo with about 6,600 residents, homes built around 1984, a mix of owners and renters and 20% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 21 areas in San Angelo, which grades C- overall.

Pros of living in Sunset

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Sunset

  • Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 0 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hail and winter storms as very high in this part of town.

Sunset report card

Each grade compares Sunset with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $1,210, homes cost 2.8x income.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade C+

    Median household income $78,800, 2.0% unemployed.

    55 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade D

    Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 287 violent crimes per 100k, 2,187 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade B-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    62 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 19 min, 9.3% work from home.

    86 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade B

    32% have a bachelor’s degree.

    65 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade C-

    16% of adults uninsured.

    33 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D+

    58% of homes owner-occupied.

    25 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B

    96% of homes have broadband.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

Sunset compared with San Angelo

Better than San Angelo

  • Homes with broadband internet: 96%9 points higher than San Angelo (88%)
  • Median household income: $78,80020% higher than San Angelo ($65,864)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 32%7 points higher than San Angelo (25%)

Worse than San Angelo

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 58%3 points lower than San Angelo (61%)
  • Median rent: $1,2105% higher than San Angelo ($1,153)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CBonham ElementaryElementary, San Angelo ISD1.5 mi
  • CLone Star MiddleMiddle, San Angelo ISD2.3 mi
  • CCentral High SchoolHigh, San Angelo ISD3.7 mi

Cost of living in Sunset

Median rent in Sunset is $1,210 a month, 5% higher than the San Angelo median. A household would need about $48,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $221,000, 18% higher than the San Angelo median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,477 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median rent5% higher than San Angelo$1,210$1,153$1,403
Median home value18% higher than San Angelo$221,000$187,600$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as San Angelo2.8x2.8x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as San Angelo49%49%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them3 points lower than San Angelo58%61%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as San Angelo11%11%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as San Angelo198419781992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,477
Mortgage payment
$1,210
Property tax
$267
Median rent, for comparison
$1,210

Based on a $221,000 home in Sunset, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSan AngeloTexas
Median household income20% higher than San Angelo$78,800$65,864$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than San Angelo2.0%3.9%5.3%
People below the poverty line1 points lower than San Angelo9.5%11%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher7 points higher than San Angelo32%25%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as San Angelo19 min19 min27 min
Workers who work from homeAbout the same as San Angelo9.3%9.1%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as San Angelo3.5%3.6%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet9 points higher than San Angelo96%88%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesLow
  • TornadoesModerate
  • HailVery high
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresHigh
  • Winter stormsVery high
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Sunset

Under 1821%
18 to 3422%
35 to 6439%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White50%
Hispanic or Latino38%
Black6.6%
Asian1.5%
Other or more than one race3.8%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in San Angelo

  1. 1A-Butler Farms
  2. 2A-SouthlandMedian rent $1,060
  3. 3BBonhamMedian rent $1,700
  4. 4BGlenmoreMedian rent $1,320
  5. 6BVista del ArroyoMedian rent $940
  6. 7BDowntownMedian rent $830
  7. 8BSanta RitaMedian rent $1,370
  8. 9B-ASU - College HillsMedian rent $1,510

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B-Southwest Wichita FallsWichita Falls
  2. B-Vista VillasLewisville
  3. C+Southwest AbileneAbilene

Questions about Sunset

Is Sunset a good place to live?

Sunset is a neighborhood in San Angelo, TX, home to about 6,600 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 21 areas we score in San Angelo. It does best on getting around and worst on schools.

How much does it cost to live in Sunset?

Median rent in Sunset is $1,210 a month, 5% higher than the San Angelo median. The median home is worth $221,000, 18% higher than the San Angelo median. A median home costs 2.8x the median household income, compared with 2.8x across San Angelo.

What schools serve Sunset?

The closest rated public schools are Bonham Elementary (elementary, rated C), Lone Star Middle (middle, rated C) and Central High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 7 Census block groups closest to the Sunset name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.