Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)
CAI 110 —
10% above the national average.
how it's computed
Housing58% above
Goods & services5% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost3% above
No natural gas service in this area — most homes heat with electricity or propane.
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 college31 mi
Nearest technical college15 mi
High school graduates93.9%
College graduates45.7%
Doing business here
Economic development contacts, most local first:
city
Greater San Marcos Partnership
HCEDP is a 501(c)6 nonprofit public-private partnership that serves as the regional economic development organization for the City of San Marcos and Hays and Caldwell Counties. It promotes the region to attract new employers, assists existing companies to expand, fosters entrepreneurial growth, and develops the regional workforce.
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