Baytown, TX 

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Economy in Baytown, TX

Baytown, TX is a bustling city located in Harris County. It's known for its cultural diversity and is home to many diverse businesses. The cost of rent for a two-bedroom apartment is $1,160 and the grocery cost index is 96 which is lower than the national average of 100. The city offers many opportunities for residents and visitors alike including well-known companies such as ExxonMobil, Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, and SABIC Innovative Plastics. Baytown also offers plenty of recreational activities such as fishing and kayaking on the nearby San Jacinto River, birding at Sheldon Lake State Park, golfing at Meadowbrook Farms Golf Club, and shopping at Baytown Town Square Shopping Center. With so much to offer, it’s no wonder why Baytown has been voted one of America’s best cities to live in!

Baytown has an unemployment rate of 14.1%. The US average is 6.0%.

Baytown has seen the job market increase by 3.2% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 22.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Baytown
- The Sales Tax Rate for Baytown is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Baytown is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
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Income and Salaries for Baytown
- The average income of a Baytown resident is $21,429 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Baytown resident is $56,409 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

INCOME BY POPULATION PERCENT

  ECONOMYBaytown, TexasUnited States
  14.1%6.0%
  -5.6%-6.2%
  22.3%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $25,832$37,638
  $56,409$69,021
  $65,300$85,028
  POPULATION BY OCCUPATION
  0.0%1.2%
  2.2%0.5%
  14.5%6.8%
  13.4%10.0%
  1.9%2.5%
  9.9%11.0%
  7.2%4.8%
  0.5%0.8%
  0.9%1.9%
  2.2%4.7%
  1.1%1.9%
  3.5%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  4.8%4.2%
  10.3%9.3%
  9.7%14.0%
  1.1%2.1%
  10.0%7.0%
  4.2%4.8%
  2.4%4.7%
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    move - 4/25/2013
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