Plainview Metro Area, TX Economy


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Plainview, TX Metro Area is a great place to live with many local companies, attractions and other features. The area has multiple shopping centers, restaurants, museums and art galleries. Rent in the area for a two bedroom apartment is significantly lower than US averages at $830 compared to $1,430. Grocery costs are also quite low with an index of 89 versus 100 in the US. There are several large employers in the area including Cargill Meat Solutions, Elara Foods and Walmart Distribution Center. Local attractions include the Running Water Draw Park which offers several outdoor activities as well as cultural attractions such as the Llano Estacado Museum. Plainview has something for everyone to enjoy!

Plainview Metro Area has an unemployment rate of 7.4%. The US average is 6.0%.

Plainview Metro Area has seen the job market decrease by -5.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 21.9%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Plainview Metro Area
- The Sales Tax Rate for Plainview Metro Area is 8.2%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Plainview Metro Area 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 Plainview Metro Area
- The average income of a Plainview Metro Area resident is $22,378 a year. The US average is $37,638 a year.
- The Median household income of a Plainview Metro Area resident is $48,649 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

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