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Taft, Texas

city · San Patricio County

At a glance

2,871
Population
$124,200
Median home value (all homes)
59% below U.S. median
$152,310
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,179/mo
Median rent
13% below U.S. median
$73,032
Median household income
7% below U.S. median
27.1 min
Average commute
70.2%
Homes with broadband
72.91%
Locations with fiber available
9.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 83 — 17% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing41% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities20% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost11% 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 college19 mi
Nearest community college15 mi
Nearest technical college8 mi
High school graduates77.3%
College graduates14%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city San Patricio County Economic Development Corporation
Our team is here to provide businesses with the information and resources they need to expand, relocate, or start a company in San Patricio County. The page notes that San Patricio County is home to industries like energy, chemical, and maritime, alongside agriculture, mariculture, tourism, and industrial manufacturing.
county San Patricio County Economic Development
San Patricio County Economic Development (San Patricio EDC) is a county‑level economic development organization serving San Patricio County, TX. It provides information and resources to help businesses expand, relocate, or start in the 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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