San Angelo
RANK #141 / 996 NAT · #9 / 69 TX · POP 119,276
1YR FORECAST: +3.6%
5YR OUTLOOK: +34%
Tom Green County, located in west-central Texas, is perhaps best known for San Angelo, its county seat, which sits about 258 miles west of Dallas. The county's unique shape, with a narrow strip extending westward, is a result of historical land divisions. This area boasts significant natural amenities, including the Concho River and its tributaries, along with three major impoundments: O.C. Fisher Lake, Twin Buttes Reservoir, and Lake Nasworthy. These water features and San Angelo State Park offer opportunities for fishing, boating, hiking, and biking. The community maintains a conservative feel, and public schools in the county are highly rated.
Life in Tom Green County offers a blend of community and access to outdoor activities. The average commute time for residents is around 20 minutes. Public transportation, including rural routes, is available through the Concho Valley Transit District, offering shared rides and curb-to-curb service. The local economy sees activity in sectors such as energy, with new solar projects underway, and ongoing infrastructure improvements. Agriculture, particularly the wool and mohair industry, also plays a role in the county's economic landscape.
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Housing looks undervalued at 3.1x — home prices are low relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
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Cold Creek Solar + Storage
Doral Renewables (developed by Bechtel)
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$900M | Under Construction |
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Matterhorn Express Pipeline
WhiteWater, EnLink Midstream, LLC, Devon Energy, MPLX LP
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$500M | Proposed |
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Skybox San Angelo Data Center Campus
Skybox Datacenters
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$500M | Proposed |
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Fort Concho Energy Storage
Undisclosed
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$251M | Planned |
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Angelo Solar
Apex Clean Energy
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$195M | Operating |
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Project Concho (Wind-powered Direct Air Capture Hub)
Return Carbon, Verified Carbon, Greenalia (wind farm), Skytree (DAC technology)
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$100M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
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Tom Green County ranks #141 out of 996 U.S. counties on the Boom Town Index with a score of 86/100, putting it in the top tier nationally. Job growth of +1.2% and a median household income of $67,215 point to a county with active economic momentum.
By national standards, Tom Green County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $177,800, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.38 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $1,024/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Employers in Tom Green County are hiring — job growth of +1.2% — but the population is close to flat (+0.2% YoY). Home values moved +4.1% over the past year. Labor demand is outpacing local population growth, which tends to tighten wages and housing.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 4.52% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Tom Green County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.