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Borger, Texas

city · Hutchinson County

At a glance

12,226
Population
$103,400
Median home value (all homes)
66% below U.S. median
$109,012
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$910/mo
Median rent
32% below U.S. median
$61,583
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
19.5 min
Average commute
85.9%
Homes with broadband
93.72%
Locations with fiber available
3.6%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 79 — 21% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing48% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost36% 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:
Nearest 4-year college56 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college39 mi
High school graduates83.7%
College graduates17.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Borger Economic Development Corporation
Borger Economic Development Corporation is a state-designated Type A economic development entity that provides full-service support for industrial and manufacturing projects. The EDC can support seven different Type B capabilities, with a mission to create an ideal business climate and growth in Borger.
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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