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.
NHA’s Development Committee Tours Largest Tilt Wall Building in North America at Dakin Technology Park
Our May Development Committee took place at the Daikin Comfort Technology Park also known as Daikin Texas Technology Park (DTTP) which is situated on the edge of Harris County and inside of the City of Waller. In 2016 when Daikin opened its doors, Waller had a...
Welcome our new Development Committee Vice Chair Michelle Hundley!
Michelle is an Economic Development Lead for CenterPoint Energy, Inc. She has also served as Economic Development & International Trade Advisor to Harris County Judge Ed Emmett, Chief Operations Officer and Vice President of Public Affairs for Economic Alliance...
NHA celebrates their 2022 Award winners at the Annual State of the Counties
Each year, the North Houston Association holds an awards ceremony as an opportunity for our membership and the community to celebrate those who have done exceptional work over the past 12 months. This year, we celebrated two NHA members who have made an impact on the...
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.
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