Chilton, TX Economy


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Chilton is a small town located in Texas that offers an affordable cost of living. Average rent for a two bedroom apartment in Chilton is $1,230 per month which is significantly lower than the national average of $1,430. The grocery cost index in Chilton is 89 compared to 100 in the US which indicates that groceries are also cheaper than most places. There are many local businesses to explore in Chilton such as The Flower Shoppe, Freddy’s Cafe and Deli, and Chilton Hardware and Garden Center. With its low rent and groceries, plus plenty of local businesses to support, it makes for a budget-friendly place to live that won't break the bank.

Chilton has an unemployment rate of 7.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Chilton has seen the job market increase by 0.9% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 32.8%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Chilton
- The Sales Tax Rate for Chilton is 6.8%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Chilton is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Chilton
- The average income of a Chilton resident is $9,526 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Chilton resident is $33,750 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyChilton, TexasUnited States
  76
  -2.1%-6.2%
  32.8%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $103,780$37,638
  $33,750$69,021
  $44,635$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  12.9%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  5.4%6.8%
  0.0%10.0%
  4.9%2.5%
  8.0%11.0%
  8.3%4.8%
  0.0%0.8%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%4.7%
  0.0%1.9%
  0.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  0.0%4.2%
  40.3%9.3%
  0.0%14.0%
  0.0%2.1%
  6.3%7.0%
  10.6%4.8%
  3.4%4.7%
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