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Webster, Texas

city · Harris County (primary) , Wood County

At a glance

12,366
Population
$281,400
Median home value (all homes)
7% below U.S. median
$316,606
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,393/mo
Median rent
3% above U.S. median
$61,264
Median household income
22% below U.S. median
27.8 min
Average commute
93.9%
Homes with broadband
15.49%
Locations with fiber available
6.5%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 97 — 3% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing10% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities14% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost8% 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 college3 mi
Nearest community college1 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates93.3%
College graduates37.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Webster Economic Development
The City of Webster’s Economic Development Team fosters the creation of new and expanding commercial development and retention of existing industry, serving Webster's business community with growth in aerospace, medical, hospitality, retail, office, and entertainment sectors, and offers free relocation and real estate services for new or existing commercial enterprises. Located midway between downtown Houston and Galveston, Webster is the nucleus of Bay Area Houston.
county Wood County Economic Development Commission
Wood County Economic Development Commission is a Texas economic development organization serving Wood County and its cities by providing information and resources related to business needs, site selection, tax incentives, and community information.
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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