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Watauga, Texas

city · Tarrant County

At a glance

23,233
Population
$250,500
Median home value (all homes)
17% below U.S. median
$276,575
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,982/mo
Median rent
47% above U.S. median
$91,171
Median household income
16% above U.S. median
28.6 min
Average commute
95.5%
Homes with broadband
98.74%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 98 — 2% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing0% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities17% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost6% 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 college5 mi
Nearest community college4 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates88.9%
College graduates24.2%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Watauga Economic Development Division
The City of Watauga Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) provides resources and support to local businesses to promote economic opportunities and growth in Watauga, Texas.
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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