Living here
Nearest 4-year college39 mi
Nearest community college35 mi
Nearest technical college37 mi
High school graduates85.3%
College graduates19.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Rockdale Municipal Development District
The Rockdale Municipal Development District is the economic development organization for the City of Rockdale, Texas. The MDD is authorized under Chapter 377 of the Texas Local Government Code and collects a ½ cent sales tax on all taxable purchases within the district to attract investment and support infrastructure, workforce development, property development, utility extensions, beautification, business assistance, and marketing.
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