Seymour, TX Economy


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United States / Texas / No Metro Area / Baylor County / Seymour / Zip Codes
Seymour, TX is a small city located in Baylor County with a population of just over 5,000. It is best known for its affordability and low cost of living. The 2 bedroom rent in Seymour, TX is on average $700, which is considerably lower than the US average of $1,430. Grocery costs are also lower than the national average with an index rating of 88 versus 100 in the US.
Seymour, TX has many local businesses that benefit the community such as Nailor Industries Inc., Groomer's Seafood Co., Brazos Driving School Inc., and Rocky Creek Nursery & Garden Center. These companies provide essential products and services to locals and employ many people throughout Seymour.

Seymour has an unemployment rate of 3.9%. The US average is 6.0%.

Seymour has seen the job market decrease by -0.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 20.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Seymour
- The Sales Tax Rate for Seymour is 8.3%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Seymour is 0.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Seymour
- The average income of a Seymour resident is $26,398 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Seymour resident is $43,393 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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I spent my formative years in Seymour and it was a great place to grow up. Friendly people, lots of school activities, and loads of folks who took an interest in our  More

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Over 6 years ago

Seymour is a small town feel good not too far from the big city life. You get a chance to enjoy your neighbors without dealing with the traffic and craziness of a big  More

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Over 6 years ago

We have lived in Seymour for 6 years, and my husband grew up here. We have an amazing school system full of intelligent and caring educators, many organizations that are  More

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