Economy in Houston, Illinois

Houston has an unemployment rate of 3.5%. The US average is 3.7%.

Houston has seen the job market increase by 1.6% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 28.6%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Houston
- The Sales Tax Rate for Houston is 6.5%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Houston is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Houston
- The average income of a Houston resident is $21,963 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Houston resident is $54,861 a year. The US average is $53,482 a year.