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Silsbee, Texas

city · Hardin County

At a glance

6,842
Population
$148,400
Median home value (all homes)
51% below U.S. median
$175,210
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,011/mo
Median rent
25% below U.S. median
$59,907
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
33.4 min
Average commute
88.1%
Homes with broadband
56.49%
Locations with fiber available
7.3%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing33% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities11% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost10% above
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:
Nearest 4-year college22 mi
Nearest community college22 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates90.1%
College graduates18.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Silsbee Economic Development
The Silsbee Economic Development Corporation (SEDC) is a local economic and community development organization in Silsbee, Texas. Its mission is to support projects that improve the business climate, strengthen the economy, create jobs, and enhance the quality of life in Silsbee.
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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