Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 118 —
18% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing88% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities0% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost58% below
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
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 college64 mi
Nearest community college25 mi
Nearest technical college24 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates52.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
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