Sweetwater City Property Records in Texas

Sweetwater is the county seat of Nolan County, along Interstate 20 in West Texas. The Nolan County Clerk keeps recorded deeds, deeds of trust, plats, easements and lease documents, including many tied to the area's wind energy projects. Ownership and valuation data are available from the Nolan County Appraisal District, and property taxes are billed by the Nolan County Tax Assessor-Collector. The City of Sweetwater handles local permits and code enforcement. Title and foreclosure cases are filed with the Nolan County District Clerk. These public records can be requested in person at the courthouse.

Avg. Household Income
Avg. Household Income:
$45,720
Avg. Home Price
Avg. Home Price:
$84,000
Avg. Property Tax Amount
Avg. Property Tax Amount:
$1,237
Avg. Property Tax
Avg. Property Tax:
1%
Median Gross Rent
Median Gross Rent:
$862 / mo
Owner Occupied Housing Rate
Owner Occupied Housing Rate:
57%
Population
Population:
10,484

Sweetwater Property and Community Statistics

What Are the Crime Rates

This section covers reported crime in Sweetwater, organized into violent crimes and property crimes. Violent crime figures include murders, robberies, and assaults, while property crime figures include total property crimes, burglaries, and motor vehicle thefts. Each count reflects the number of incidents reported in that category.

Sweetwater recorded 2 murders, 5 robberies, and 32 assaults. Property crimes totaled 114, including 27 burglaries and 10 motor vehicle thefts.

Comparing these totals shows how reported crime in Sweetwater breaks down between violent and property offenses. Users can look at the individual categories to see which types are reported most often, and the property crime total provides a broader view of reported property offenses in the city.

Robberies
Robberies:
5
Burglary
Burglary:
27
Murder
Murder:
2
Auto Theft
Auto Theft:
10
Theft
Theft:
77
Assault
Assault:
32
Sex Offenders
Sex Offenders:
12

What Is the Population Profile of Sweetwater

This section shows the racial and ethnic composition of Sweetwater, including counts and percentages for each group. White residents are the largest group at 47% (4,974 people), followed by Hispanic residents at 43% (4,552 people) and Two + Races residents at 5% (515 people). The data also includes other available racial and ethnic groups.

White
47%
4,974
Hispanic
43%
4,552
Two + Races
5%
515
Black
4%
419
American Indian
0.23%
24
Asian
0%
0
Other Race
0%
0
Pacific Islander
0%
0

Sweetwater, Ratings Compared Across Texas B-

This section presents Sweetwater's ratings across several aspects of life in the city. The highest grades are Cost of Living, Weather, and Diversity, each at A. Other notable ratings include Commute and Good for Retirees at B+, and Health & Fitness at C-. The ratings provide an overview of key quality-of-life categories.

Public Schools
Public Schools
B-
Cost of Living
Cost of Living
A
Health & Fitness
Health & Fitness
C-
Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
D+
Nightlife
Nightlife
B-
Weather
Weather
A
Commute
Commute
B+
Access to Bars
Access to Bars
C
Access to Coffee Shops
Access to Coffee Shops
B-
Access to Outdoor Activities
Access to Outdoor Activities
D+
Access to Parks
Access to Parks
C
Access to Restaurants
Access to Restaurants
B
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
N/G
Diversity
Diversity
A
Good for Families
Good for Families
C+
Good for Retirees
Good for Retirees
B+
Good for Young Professionals
Good for Young Professionals
B
Housing
Housing
B-
Jobs
Jobs
B
Walkability
Walkability
B-

How Educated Is Sweetwater

Sweetwater's Education data shows residents' educational attainment, including High School (37%), Below High School (20%), and Some College (14%). The data also includes other available education levels.

High School
37%
Below High School
20%
Some College
14%
Associate Degree
9%
Bachelor Degree
6%
Masters Degree
4%
Doctorate
0.40%

When Were Homes Built

Sweetwater's Home Age data shows when homes were built across different construction periods. Most homes were built during 1940 - 1959 (38%), followed by 1960 - 1979 (34%) and 1980 - 1999 (14%). The data also includes other available construction periods.

1940 - 1959
38%
1960 - 1979
34%
1980 - 1999
14%
Before 1939
10%
2000 - Present
4%

How Many Bedrooms Do Homes Have?

Sweetwater's Home Size data shows the distribution of homes by number of bedrooms. Most homes have 2 Bedrooms (38%), followed by 3 Bedrooms (36%) and 1 Bedroom (14%). The data also includes other available bedroom categories.

2 Bedrooms
38%
3 Bedrooms
36%
1 Bedroom
14%
4 Bedrooms
6%
No Bedrooms
4%
5 or More Bedrooms
2%

What Is the Average Age

Sweetwater's Population data shows the distribution of residents by age group. The largest groups are 65 Plus (18%), 10 - 17 (14%), and Under 10 (13%). The data also includes other available age groups.

65 Plus
18%
10 - 17
14%
Under 10
13%
45 - 54
12%
25 - 34
12%
55 - 64
11%
35 - 44
11%
18 - 24
9%

Property Market Trends at Sweetwater

Sweetwater's property market remains strong, with the median home price reaching approximately $84,000. Suburban areas, however, offer more affordable housing options. The rental market is also competitive, with the median rent around $862 per month. Despite high demand and limited inventory, the market remains resilient, attracting both buyers and investors seeking long-term value in Sweetwater's dynamic real estate landscape.

Sweetwater Assessor Office

Nolan County Tax Assessor-Collector

Street:
100 East Third Street
City:
Sweetwater
County:
Nolan
State:
TX
Zip Code:
79556
Phone:
325-235-3271
Fax:
-
Hours:
Monday - Friday (8AM - 4PM)

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