Economic Development Resources
Download Full PDF Version of Report with Button Below Download Report
(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
2020 Statistic
2020 Statistic
2020 Statistic
2020 Statistic
2020 Statistic
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
-
DOCUMENT SPONSORSHIP - 2025 Strategic Mobility Plan
February 3, 2025 - February 28, 2025
12:00 am - 11:55 pm
-
March 2025 Development Committee Meeting *Members Only*
March 4, 2025
7:45 am - 9:00 am
-
March 2025 Transportation Committee Meeting *Members Only*
March 6, 2025
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
TxDOT’s District Engineer Glenn Allbritton, P.E., Briefs NHA Membership on New Approach to Leading the District
With just over two months in his new position, TxDOT's Houston District Engineer, Glenn Allbritton, P.E. joined NHA's membership for a welcome reception and transportation briefing. Glenn is responsible for overseeing the planning, designing, building, operation and...
NHA Membership Enjoys Cocktails and Conversation with Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler
It's not every day you have snow on the roads in Houston, and due to concerns for travel NHA's welcome reception for Montgomery County Precinct 3's Commissioner, Ritch Wheeler was postponed to Thursday, January 23rd, 2025. We are grateful to have elected officials and...
Houston Regional Economic Development Alliance January Update
The Houston Regional Economic Development Alliance (HREDA) was formed in 2006 with a group of over 80 regional economic development organizations and municipalities who shared an interest in creating jobs and investing in the Houston region so it can remain a...
Career Star is Lone Star College’s job placement website for students and alumni which is specifically focused on their degree programs. On Career Star, you can create and post a resume. You can also search and apply for jobs and internships.
View over 70 Associate of Applied Science degrees. View the latest Career Focus Magazinetrends and the new across Lone Star College.
Student Employment Services
Get a jump start to your job search process! Career counselors and workforce advisors are there to help you develop successful tips on writing your resume, preparing for interviews, and searching for a job. Employment opportunities wait to be discovered by you.
Employers – Recruit a Student
Looking for employees? Lone Star College offers employment resources to for employers to recruit potential applicants. Post your job opening for students, alumni and the community. Or sign up to attend upcoming job fair events.
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.
CenterPoint URD Information
