Living here
Nearest 4-year college62 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college20 mi
High school graduates72%
College graduates17.8%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Port Isabel Economic Development Corp
The Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation (PIEDC) is a non-profit 4B corporation governed by a Board of Directors and operated under the direction of the Port Isabel Economic Development Corporation Director and Administrator. It seeks partnerships with new, relocating, or existing businesses through a Revolving Loan Program and other small grant opportunities to support the City of Port Isabel’s economic development.
region
Rio South Texas Economic Council
COSTEP, the Council for South Texas Economic Progress, is a nonprofit organization established in 1972 to attract and retain investment, support local businesses, and drive competitiveness through public-private partnerships, international collaboration, and government engagement. It encompasses the Rio South Texas Region and promotes cross-border collaboration and regional economic development.
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