Ector County, TX Economy


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Ector, TX County is an affordable place to live and work. With the median two bedroom rent being $1,210 compared to the US median at $1,430 and a grocery cost index of 94 versus 100 in the US, it is easy to see why people would choose Ector as their home. This county boasts many local businesses including Walmart and CVS Pharmacy. There are plenty of popular attractions such as the Odessa Meteor Crater National Natural Landmark, Music City Mall, and Wyndham Garden Odessa. With all of these great amenities, Ector is a great place for everyone.

Ector County has an unemployment rate of 11.0%. The US average is 6.0%.

Ector County has seen the job market increase by 4.4% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 31.4%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Ector County
- The Sales Tax Rate for Ector County is 8.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Ector County 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 Ector County
- The average income of a Ector County resident is $25,726 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Ector County resident is $64,975 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyEctor, TexasUnited States
  116
  -14.2%-6.2%
  31.4%33.5%
  8.3%6.2%
  0.0%4.6%
  $30,952$37,638
  $64,975$69,021
  $73,426$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.3%1.2%
  15.1%0.5%
  8.2%6.8%
  6.9%10.0%
  3.6%2.5%
  12.2%11.0%
  8.4%4.8%
  1.1%0.8%
  1.1%1.9%
  2.6%4.7%
  1.9%1.9%
  2.8%7.6%
  0.1%0.1%
  3.4%4.2%
  6.9%9.3%
  10.4%14.0%
  0.9%2.1%
  6.8%7.0%
  5.1%4.8%
  2.4%4.7%
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