Economic Development Resources
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(Undergoing Update) On this page, you will find a demographics report provided by our partners Lone Star College North Houston Economic Development Center. The report has data and information on the topic sections found below. Click each section button to be sent directly to that data.
Population & Demographics
Economic Indicators
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Wage Trends
As of 2023Q2, total employment for the NHA Service Area was 740,512 (based on a four-quarter moving average). Over the year ending 2023Q2, employment increased 3.2% in the region.
The average worker in the NHA Service Area earned annual wages of $74,092 as of 2023Q2. Average annual wages
per worker increased 7.5% in the region over the preceding four quarters. For comparison purposes, annual average
wages were $70,318 in the nation as of 2023Q2.
Upcoming Events
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November 2024 Development Committee Meeting *Members Only*
November 5, 2024
7:30 am - 9:00 am
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NHA Annual Membership Luncheon
November 12, 2024
11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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November 2024 Water Committee Meeting *Members Only*
November 14, 2024
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
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Flood Control Breakfast Recap
Our membership gathered for a breakfast on August 31st, to enjoy a panel discussion held by 3 flood experts. Dr. Tina Petersen, P.E. of Harris County Flood Control District, and Jeff Walker of the Texas Water Development Board were joined by...
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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 5.7% lower in NHA Service Area than the U.S. average.
Industry Snapshot
Over the next 1 year, employment in the NHA Service Area is projected to expand by 9,184 jobs. The fastest growing sector in the region is expected to be Management of Companies and Enterprises with a +2.3% year-over-year rate of growth. The strongest forecast by number of jobs over this period is expected for Health Care and Social Assistance (+1,422 jobs), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (+908), and Accommodation and Food Services (+904).
The largest sector in the NHA Service Area is Retail Trade, employing 85,025 workers. The next-largest sectors in the region are Accommodation and Food Services (74,726 workers) and Health Care and Social Assistance (73,947). 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 = 7.19), Transportation and Warehousing (1.78), and Construction (1.51).
Sectors in the NHA Service Area with the highest average wages per worker are Management of Companies and Enterprises ($231,176), Mining, Quarrying, and Oil and Gas Extraction ($220,354), and Utilities ($149,238). Regional sectors with the best job growth (or most moderate job losses) over the last 5 years are Transportation and Warehousing (+13,881 jobs), Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services (+9,024), and Health Care and Social Assistance (+8,337).
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 1.2% over the next ten years, occupations typically requiring a postgraduate degree are expected to grow 1.8% per year, those requiring a bachelor’s degree are forecast to grow 1.6% per year, and occupations typically needing a 2-year degree or certificate are expected to grow 1.6% per year.
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