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Bowie, Texas

city · Montague County

At a glance

5,770
Population
$174,300
Median home value (all homes)
43% below U.S. median
$246,061
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,080/mo
Median rent
20% below U.S. median
$57,488
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
34.9 min
Average commute
76.6%
Homes with broadband
99.78%
Locations with fiber available
6.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing25% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost15% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college44 mi
Nearest community college40 mi
Nearest technical college49 mi
High school graduates86.1%
College graduates13.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Wylie Economic Development Corporation
The Wylie Economic Development Corporation strives to increase local employment opportunities and diversify and strengthen the local tax base through the financial support of business relocation and expansion. It focuses on business recruitment, retention, revitalization, and workforce-related initiatives to support local companies and residents.
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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