Living here
Nearest 4-year college13 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates78.6%
College graduates12.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Port Arthur Economic Development Corp
The Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation is a 4a sales tax corporation created to enhance Port Arthur's business climate and overall economic development. It is responsible for encouraging and developing business growth and attracting new business to Port Arthur, and it operates a large business park for manufacturing, light industrial, and commercial development.
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