Town in Austin County, part of the Houston metro
Living in San Felipe, TX
671st of 745Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people
Overall score 10 of 100
107th of 125 in the Houston area
We give San Felipe a D-. It ranks 671st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on safety and home ownership, and trails on internet access and getting around.
- Low crime
- Pricey
- Cost of living scores low (11 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (3 of 100)
- Population
- 739+7.4% since 2020
- Median rent
- $1,375about the same as Texas
- Median home value
- $232,70018% lower than Texas
- Household income
- $51,875Median
- Average commute
- 35 minOne way
- Violent crime
- 0Per 100k, 2025
What it's like to live in San Felipe
San Felipe sits about 43 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 739 people lived here in 2025, up 7.4% from 2020. It is small-town and rural in feel.
The median age is 43.6, 44% of households have children, 91% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $51,875 a year (34% lower than the Texas median).
Pros of living in San Felipe
- Low violent crime. 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 100% lower than the Texas rate.
Cons of living in San Felipe
- Higher poverty. 25% of people live below the poverty line, against 14% across Texas.
- Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 35 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
- Spotty home internet. Only 68% of homes have a broadband plan.
Who San Felipe suits
- FamiliesA reasonable fit: violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 57% for families.
- Young professionalsNot the best fit: household income is 34% lower than the Texas median, with 1 restaurant and 0 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 2% for young professionals.
- RetireesNot the best fit: 17% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 100% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 32% for retirees.
- Remote workersNot the best fit: 68% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,375 is about the same as the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 0% for remote workers.
- People on a budgetNot the best fit: the median rent of $1,375 is about the same as the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 2% for people on a budget.
San Felipe report card
Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare San Felipe with other US towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people.
Cost of living: grade D-
Median rent $1,375, homes cost 4.5x income.
11 of 100 vs US townsJobs and income: grade D+
Median household income $51,875, 3.4% unemployed.
24 of 100 vs US townsSchools: grade D
Not enough data.
21 of 100 vs TX townsSafety: grade A
0 violent crimes per 100k, 0 property crimes per 100k.
95 of 100 vs TX townsErrands and things to do: no grade
0 grocery stores, 1 restaurant, 3 parks mapped in town.
No score vs TX townsGetting around: grade F
Average commute 35 min, 3.3% work from home.
3 of 100 vs US townsEducation levels: grade D
15% have a bachelor’s degree.
21 of 100 vs US townsHealth: grade D-
17% of adults uninsured.
13 of 100 vs US townsHome ownership: grade A
91% of homes owner-occupied.
88 of 100 vs US townsInternet access: grade F
68% of homes have broadband.
2 of 100 vs US towns
Where San Felipe stands out compared with Texas
Better than Texas
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 91%29 points higher than Texas (63%)
- Vacant homes: 5.2%4 points lower than Texas (9.4%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 17%3 points lower than Texas (20%)
Worse than Texas
- Homes with broadband internet: 68%24 points lower than Texas (91%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 15%19 points lower than Texas (34%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 66%14 points higher than Texas (52%)
Cost of living in San Felipe
Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in San Felipe is $1,375 a month, about the same as the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $55,000 a year. Right now 66% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.
HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $817 for a one-bedroom, $1,069 for a two-bedroom and $1,480 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.
The median home is worth $232,700, 18% lower than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $1,274 before tax, or $1,465 with property tax. That is close to the median rent, so buying can make sense if you plan to stay.
Texas has no state income tax, but it leans on property taxes instead, though they are lighter here than in much of the state. The median homeowner in San Felipe pays $2,295 a year, 46% lower than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.
Typical rent by apartment size
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Texas | $1,375 | $1,403 | $1,413 |
| Median home value18% lower than Texas | $232,700 | $283,800 | $332,700 |
| Home value to income24% higher than Texas | 4.5x | 3.6x | 4.1x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent14 points higher than Texas | 66% | 52% | 51% |
| Median property tax per year46% lower than Texas | $2,295 | $4,232 | $3,119 |
| Homes owned by the people living in them29 points higher than Texas | 91% | 63% | 65% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas | 1992 | 1992 | 1980 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,274
- Property tax
- $191
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,375
Based on a $232,700 home in San Felipe, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Is San Felipe safe?
In 2025, San Felipe Police Department reported 0 violent crimes and 0 property crimes. That works out to 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 0 property crimes per 100,000, 100% lower than the state rate.
Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.
Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.
Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.
Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, San Felipe Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.
Daily life in San Felipe
Everyday places mapped inside San Felipe, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Stephen F Austin State Park.
The average one-way commute is 35 minutes, 30% longer than the Texas average. 3% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.
Downtown Houston is about 43 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in San Felipe work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.
The median household income is $51,875, income per person is $31,384, unemployment is 3.4% and 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.
Jobs, income and education
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income34% lower than Texas | $51,875 | $78,476 | $80,734 |
| Income per person23% lower than Texas | $31,384 | $40,752 | $44,673 |
| Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas | 3.4% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line11 points higher than Texas | 25% | 14% | 12% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher19 points lower than Texas | 15% | 34% | 36% |
| Adults with a high school diploma or higherAbout the same as Texas | 86% | 86% | 90% |
| Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance3 points lower than Texas | 17% | 20% | 11% |
| Homes with broadband internet24 points lower than Texas | 68% | 91% | 91% |
Getting to work
| Measure | Here | Texas | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute30% higher than Texas | 35 min | 27 min | 26 min |
| Workers who work from home11 points lower than Texas | 3.3% | 14% | 15% |
Who lives in San Felipe
Median age 43.6 years. 44% of households have children.
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Weather in San Felipe
San Felipe has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 41°F. There are about 108 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 44 inches of rain a year.
Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Bellville 6nne, 18 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.
Natural hazard risk
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.
Places near San Felipe
Nearby, Sealy gets a D-, Brookshire gets an F and Wallis gets a D. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.
- D-SealyTown, 7,053 people3 mi
- FBrookshireTown, 5,495 people9 mi
- DWallisTown, 1,701 people11 mi
- AWeston LakesTown, 4,217 people13 mi
- B-BellvilleTown, 4,221 people14 mi
- A+FulshearSmall city, 34,868 people14 mi
San Felipe in the Houston area
How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.
- 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
- 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
- 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
- 104D-Texas City55,364 people36 mito downtown
- 105D-Hempstead6,137 people47 mito downtown
- 106D-Richmond12,582 people26 mito downtown
- 107D-San Felipe1,334 people43 mito downtown
- 108D-Prairie View8,431 people41 mito downtown
- 109FBacliff9,541 people31 mito downtown
- 110FBaytown85,205 people25 mito downtown
Living in San Felipe: common questions
Is San Felipe, TX a good place to live?
We give San Felipe a D-. It ranks 671st of 745 Texas towns of 1,000 to 10,000 people. It does best on safety and home ownership, and trails on internet access and getting around.
How much does it cost to live in San Felipe?
Median rent in San Felipe is $1,375 a month, about the same as the Texas median. The median home is worth $232,700, 18% lower than the Texas median. A median home costs 4.5x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $1,465, including property tax.
Is San Felipe safe?
In 2025, San Felipe Police Department reported 0 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 100% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 0 per 100,000, 100% lower than the Texas rate.
What is the weather like in San Felipe?
Summers in San Felipe peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 41°F. Expect around 108 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 44 inches of rain.
How long is the commute in San Felipe?
The average one-way commute is 35 min, 30% higher than the Texas average. About 3.3% of workers work from home. It is about 43 miles from downtown Houston.
Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.