Living here
Nearest 4-year college24 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college27 mi
High school graduates88%
College graduates6.2%
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.
county
Orange County Economic Development Corporation
The Orange County Economic Development Corporation was formed in 2003 to better serve the economic development needs of Orange County. It develops and supports policies and programs aimed at improving the business climate by creating and retaining jobs and providing a stable tax base throughout Orange County.
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