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Sweetwater, Texas

city · Nolan County

At a glance

10,385
Population
$80,800
Median home value (all homes)
73% below U.S. median
$117,777
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$907/mo
Median rent
33% below U.S. median
$44,892
Median household income
43% below U.S. median
16.1 min
Average commute
81.5%
Homes with broadband
78.99%
Locations with fiber available
6.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing56% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost47% 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 college39 mi
Nearest community college33 mi
Nearest technical college36 mi
High school graduates81.1%
College graduates14.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Sweetwater Enterprise for Economic Development
Sweetwater Economic Development is a political subdivision formed to promote, assist, stimulate, and enhance economic development as well as the quality of life in Sweetwater, Texas. It is funded through a half-cent sales tax and governed by a 5-member Board of Directors appointed by the City’s governing body.
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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