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Cameron, Texas

city · Milam County

At a glance

5,416
Population
$125,000
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$256,397
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$962/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$62,443
Median household income
20% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
83.8%
Homes with broadband
98.01%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 82 — 18% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost27% below
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 college32 mi
Nearest community college27 mi
Nearest technical college29 mi
High school graduates84.9%
College graduates16.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Cameron Industrial Foundation
The Cameron Industrial Foundation is a non-profit organization that works with new and expanding businesses interested in establishing or growing their presence in Cameron, and has been the first point of contact for economic development needs since 1964.
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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