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West Columbia, Texas

city · Brazoria County

At a glance

3,621
Population
$140,800
Median home value
54% below U.S. median
$964/mo
Median rent
28% below U.S. median
$43,490
Median household income
45% below U.S. median
25.9 min
Average commute
89.4%
Homes with broadband
3.8%
Unemployment

Living here

Nearest 4-year college16 mi
Nearest community college29 mi
Nearest technical college17 mi
High school graduates83.3%
College graduates17.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Economic Development Alliance for Brazoria County
Regional economic development organization for Brazoria County, Texas, focused on promoting business growth, investment, and opportunities for residents and employers.
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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