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Wichita Falls, Texas

city · Wichita County

At a glance

102,581
Population
$156,800
Median home value (all homes)
48% below U.S. median
$176,679
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,022/mo
Median rent
24% below U.S. median
$60,177
Median household income
23% below U.S. median
14.3 min
Average commute
88.2%
Homes with broadband
84.67%
Locations with fiber available
3.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing31% below
Goods & services5% below
Utilities10% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost53% 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:
Midwestern State University Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college50 mi
Nearest technical college47 mi
High school graduates86.4%
College graduates25.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Wichita Falls Board of Com
Forward Wichita Falls is a community-driven economic development initiative focused on creating long-term growth through business attraction, redevelopment initiatives, workforce partnerships, and community investment. It connects businesses, talent, developers, workforce partners, educators, and local leadership to support investment, expansion, and strategic planning in Wichita Falls, 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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