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Hempstead, Texas

city · Waller County

At a glance

6,137
Population
$160,700
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$290,123
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,234/mo
Median rent
8% below U.S. median
$60,041
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
30 min
Average commute
96.4%
Homes with broadband
96.6%
Locations with fiber available
2.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing29% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities8% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost1% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college19 mi
High school graduates72.6%
College graduates6.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Waller County Economic Development Partnership
Waller County Economic Development Partnership offers tailored business support services to drive growth and success, assisting with site selection, funding resources, and streamlined permitting. It partners with local businesses to help startups and established companies thrive in a supportive economic environment in Waller County, Texas.
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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