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Dayton, TX vs Highlands, TX

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- Household income in Highlands, is 19% more than it is in Dayton and is 12% below the National Average.
- Dayton unemployment rate is 11.3%.
- Highlands unemployment rate is 8.0%.
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock8.0%6.0%
 Recent Job Growth  Unlock3.2%1.6%
 Future Job Growth32.4%  Unlock33.5%
 Sales Taxes6.8%  Unlock6.2%
 Income Taxes  Unlock0.0%4.6%
 Income per Cap.$25,845  Unlock$37,638
 Household Income  Unlock$61,766$69,021
 Family Median Income$71,908  Unlock$85,028
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 Est. Households By Income
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Income Less Than 15K  Unlock9.4%9.4%
 Income between 15K and 20K8.2%  Unlock3.8%
 Income between 20K and 30K  Unlock6.8%8.1%
 Income between 30K and 40K11.3%  Unlock8.0%
 Income between 40K and 50K  Unlock8.8%7.6%
 Income between 50K and 60K11.2%  Unlock7.2%
 Income between 60K and 75K  Unlock13.5%9.6%
 Income between 75K and 100K12.1%  Unlock12.8%
 Income between 100K and 150K  Unlock11.5%16.3%
 Income between 150K and 200K7.1%  Unlock7.8%
 Income greater than 200K  Unlock4.3%9.5%
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 Population By Occupation
 Dayton, TXHighlands, TXUnited States
 Management, business, finance4.9%  Unlock16.4%
 Engineering, computers, science  Unlock3.7%6.5%
 Community, social services2.9%  Unlock1.8%
 Legal  Unlock0.7%1.2%
 Education, library6.7%  Unlock6.2%
 Arts, design, media, sports, entertainment  Unlock0.0%2.0%
 Healthcare practitioners and technology2.6%  Unlock6.2%
 Healthcare support  Unlock3.8%3.3%
 Firefighters, law enforcement1.1%  Unlock2.1%
 Food preparation, serving  Unlock5.5%5.4%
 Building maintenance0.7%  Unlock3.6%
 Personal care  Unlock0.0%2.6%
 Sales, office, administrative support22.7%  Unlock20.9%
 Farming, fishing, forestry  Unlock0.0%0.6%
 Construction, extraction, maintenance/repair13.1%  Unlock8.1%
 Production, transportation, material moving  Unlock12.4%13.1%
Reviews for Dayton    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

It's a nice country-esque town but yet close to everything Houston has to offer. 30 minutes west and you are in Houston.  More

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Over 17 years ago

Dayton is in the middle of Houston and Beumont connected by Hwy 90 and FM1960. A major intersection for the trucking industry. Along with oil refineries and new  More

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Over 18 years ago

did you see the movie, "deliverance?" dualing banjos? Go to Dayton if you want that same feelin'- nothing but trailers, mobile homes, rednecks and lots of pick ups!   More

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Reviews for Highlands    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

I have lived in Highlands, TX., since 1984. The location & traffic is good in relation to downtown Houston, Crosby, Baytown, Pasadena & even Beaumont &/or West Houston  More

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