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Plainview, Texas

city · Hale County (primary) , Denton County, Haskell County, Houston County, Jones County, Nacogdoches County, Wharton County

At a glance

19,711
Population
$113,000
Median home value (all homes)
63% below U.S. median
$120,278
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$851/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$44,768
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
18.6 min
Average commute
80.5%
Homes with broadband
88.48%
Locations with fiber available
6.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 80 — 20% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing45% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities3% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost39% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Wayland Baptist University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college57 mi
Nearest technical college43 mi
High school graduates73.5%
College graduates15.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Plainview Hale County Economic Development Corporation
The Plainview/Hale County Economic Development Corporation informs and assists people who are considering moving to an advantageous area or starting a business in a place fit for growth. It promotes Plainview as a growing opportunity for business and industry, highlighting low taxes, inexpensive energy, and enviable logistics.
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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