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Texas City, Texas

city · Galveston County (primary) , Chambers County

At a glance

55,364
Population
$217,300
Median home value (all homes)
28% below U.S. median
$230,169
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,307/mo
Median rent
3% below U.S. median
$68,776
Median household income
12% below U.S. median
25.7 min
Average commute
91.5%
Homes with broadband
54.15%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 92 — 8% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing11% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost15% below
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 college9 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates86.3%
College graduates20%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Baytown West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation
Baytown - West Chambers County Economic Development Foundation is a regional economic development organization serving Baytown and the Baytown-Chambers County area. It focuses on site selection, industrial parks, workforce training, and business resources to promote economic growth.
city Texas City - Economic Development Corporation
Texas City EDC is the Economic Development Corporation for Texas City, Texas, focused on supporting economic development, incentives, workforce data, and available properties to attract growth and new industries to the city.
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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