Economic Development Resources
Download Full PDF Version of Report with Button Below Download ReportOn this page you will find a report provided by our partners Lone Star College North Houston Economic Development Center. The report has data and information on the follow topic section:
Population & Demographics
Population
Age
Race & Ethnicity
Economic Indicators
Key Facts
Business
Income
Key Facts
Wage Trends
Employment Trends
As of 2020Q1, total employment for the NHA Service Area was 692,870 (based on a four-quarter moving average). Over the year ending 2020Q1, employment increased 1.5% in the region.
Average Annual Wage Trends
The average worker in the NHA Service Area earned annual wages of $65,674 as of 2020Q1. Average annual wages per worker increased 1.7% in the region over the preceding four quarters. For comparison purposes, annual average wages were $57,624 in the nation as of 2020Q1.
2019Q1 Workforce Analysis
Upcoming Events
- August 2021 Transportation Meeting
August 4, 2021
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
- Annual Flood Control Breakfast
August 31, 2021
7:30 am - 9:30 am
- September 2021 Environment & Water Meeting
September 2, 2021
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
CALL TO ACTION
SUPPORT THE I-45 NORTH HOUSTON HIGHWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (NHHIP) HERE The Texas Transportation Commission is soliciting additional public comments to determine whether to continue funding the North Houston Highway Improvement Project (NHHIP) and it's been...
The newest part of the Spring Creek Greenway Trail is now open!
Our NHA President, Marlisa Briggs, joined CDC Houston's Warren Wilson, Harris County Precicnt 4 Commissioner Jack Cagle, and many more community members and business leaders for the ribbon cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of Spring Creek Greenway's newest...
Seat Open on Region 6 Regional Flood Planning Group
The San Jacinto Regional Flood Planning Group (SJRFPG) is soliciting nominations for individuals interested in serving as the voting member for the Environmental Interest Category to the planning group. They are especially looking for nominees who have a strong...
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Cost of Living Index
The Cost of Living Index estimates the relative price levels for consumer goods and services. When applied to wages and salaries, the result is a measure of relative purchasing power. The cost of living is 4.2% lower in NHA Service Area than the U.S. average.
Industry Snapshot
Employment Share by Industry Sector
Projected Annual Growth
Over the next year, employment in the NHA Service Area is projected to expand by 11,146 jobs. The fastest growing sector in the region is expected to be Health Care and Social Assistance with a +2.6% year-over-year rate of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for Health Care and Social Assistance (+1,841 jobs), Accommodation and Food Services (+1,514), and Construction (+1,294).
Top Industries
The largest sector in the NHA Service Area is Retail Trade, employing 79,574 workers. The next-largest sectors in the region are Accommodation and Food Services (73,059 workers) and Health Care and Social Assistance (71,848). High location quotients (LQs) indicate sectors in which a region has high concentrations of employment compared to the national average. The sectors with the largest LQs in the region are Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction (LQ = 5.97), Transportation and Warehousing (1.68), and Construction (1.54).
Sectors in the NHA Service Area with the highest average wages per worker are Management of Companies and Enterprises ($209,891), Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($176,801), and Utilities ($114,372). Regional sectors with the best job growth (or most moderate job losses) over the last 5 years are Health Care and Social Assistance (+11,930 jobs), Accommodation and Food Services (+11,834), and Transportation and Warehousing (+7,604).
North Houston Territory Zip Codes
Education & Employment Growth
Expected growth rates for occupations vary by the education and training required. While all employment in the NHA Service Area is projected to grow 1.6% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a postgraduate degree are expected to grow 2.2% per year, those requiring a bachelor’s degree are forecast to grow 1.8% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 1.9% per year.
