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Baytown, Texas

city · Harris County (primary) , Chambers County

At a glance

85,205
Population
$197,300
Median home value (all homes)
35% below U.S. median
$246,742
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,307/mo
Median rent
3% below U.S. median
$59,910
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
25.4 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
58.75%
Locations with fiber available
10.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities1% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost16% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Lee College 2-year
Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college16 mi
High school graduates78.6%
College graduates14.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Baytown West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation
Baytown - West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation is a regional economic development organization serving Baytown and the Baytown-Chambers County area. It focuses on site selection, industrial parks, workforce training, and business resources to promote economic growth.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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