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Fort Stockton, Texas

city · Pecos County

At a glance

8,278
Population
$199,600
Median home value (all homes)
34% below U.S. median
$175,984
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$974/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$84,784
Median household income
8% above U.S. median
17.9 min
Average commute
90.3%
Homes with broadband
15.29%
Locations with fiber available
2.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 89 — 11% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing17% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities14% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost41% 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 college59 mi
Nearest community college73 mi
Nearest technical college147 mi
High school graduates88.6%
College graduates16.2%

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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