West, TX Economy


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West, TX is an attractive destination for renters with its 2 bedroom rent coming in significantly lower than the US average. The same holds true for grocery costs, with the cost index in West, TX being 92 compared to 100 in the US. West, TX offers a variety of entertainment and dining options from local businesses such as The Iron Horse Pub & Grill, Crawdaddy's BBQ & Grill, and Basic Bar & Bites. Shopping in town can be taken care of at West Mercantile or Pizazz Boutique. Families will enjoy the West Water Park to cool off during hot summer days. With all these amenities and more it's no wonder West, TX is a popular destination for those looking for a place to call home.

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

West has seen the job market increase by 1.1% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 37.3%, which is higher than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for West
- The Sales Tax Rate for West is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for West is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for West
- The average income of a West resident is $20,192 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a West resident is $49,494 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyWest, TexasUnited States
  66
  -2.0%-6.2%
  37.3%33.5%
  6.8%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $23,045$37,638
  $49,494$69,021
  $66,042$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.0%1.2%
  0.0%0.5%
  7.3%6.8%
  21.5%10.0%
  0.9%2.5%
  14.7%11.0%
  1.8%4.8%
  0.2%0.8%
  0.4%1.9%
  3.0%4.7%
  3.5%1.9%
  0.9%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  1.1%4.2%
  11.0%9.3%
  19.9%14.0%
  0.6%2.1%
  4.2%7.0%
  2.0%4.8%
  7.0%4.7%
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