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Gatesville, Texas

city · Coryell County

At a glance

16,228
Population
$207,300
Median home value (all homes)
32% below U.S. median
$242,969
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,007/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$57,217
Median household income
27% below U.S. median
22.8 min
Average commute
86.2%
Homes with broadband
75.05%
Locations with fiber available
4.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 90 — 10% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing14% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost25% 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 college26 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college22 mi
High school graduates82.4%
College graduates8.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Gatesville Economic Development Board
City of Gatesville, Texas government page with an Economic Development section and information about 380 Economic Development Agreements.
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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