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Rose City, Texas

city · Orange County

At a glance

391
Population
$80,000
Median home value (all homes)
74% below U.S. median
$189,595
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$46,094
Median household income
41% below U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
69.5%
Homes with broadband
0.66%
Locations with fiber available
1.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 77 — 23% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing56% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities4% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost6% 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 college4 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates83.2%
College graduates5.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

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

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