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Cottonwood Shores, Texas

city · Burnet County

At a glance

1,859
Population
$264,100
Median home value (all homes)
13% below U.S. median
$273,972
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,224/mo
Median rent
9% below U.S. median
$63,365
Median household income
19% below U.S. median
20.9 min
Average commute
97.5%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
1.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 95 — 5% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost31% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
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 college29 mi
Nearest community college39 mi
Nearest technical college32 mi
High school graduates84.4%
College graduates17%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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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