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Troup, Texas

city · Smith County (primary) , Cherokee County

At a glance

2,338
Population
$159,400
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$272,914
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$954/mo
Median rent
29% below U.S. median
$53,457
Median household income
32% below U.S. median
30.9 min
Average commute
92.3%
Homes with broadband
30.35%
Locations with fiber available
11.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities25% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost2% above
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 college14 mi
Nearest community college16 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates81.7%
College graduates21%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

region East Texas Economic Development Company
The East Texas Regional Development Company (ETRDC) is a private non-profit certified development company established in 1983 to promote and assist with the economic development of East Texas through small business lending. Its primary lending program is the SBA 504 loan.
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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