RANK #935 / 1001 NAT · #59 / 72 TX · POP 119,577
1YR FORECAST: -0.9%
5YR OUTLOOK: +16%
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.
Tom Green County is one of 75 U.S. counties in this market profile — weaker than typical on the BoomTown Index. Within this cohort, its recent home-price change of +1.9% runs above the profile's typical +0.8%.
See all 75 Affordable Slow Markets counties →Overvalued relative to economy
Above national median
Moderate climate & terrain
Below national median (15x)
Housing looks overvalued at 8.2x — home prices are high 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.
Bars show trailing 12-month growth. The dashed Forecast bars are the model's next-12-month projection; the whisker marks the ±1% range (cooling–accelerating).
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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.
Bars show percentile rank among all 1001 counties.
The data is not encouraging — Tom Green County scores just 6/100 on the Boom Town Index, ranking #935 of 1001 counties. Job growth at -0.5% and median household income of $68,370 reflect an economy that has been contracting or stagnating relative to the rest of the country.
Housing in Tom Green County is roughly in line with national affordability norms. The median home costs $197,000 and the income-to-home-value ratio sits at 0.35, with rents averaging $1,154/month. Not a bargain, but not a stretch for most local earners either.
Population and employment in Tom Green County are both close to flat — population +0.1% YoY and jobs -0.5%. Home values shifted +1.9% over the past 12 months. A steady-state county, neither expanding quickly nor shrinking.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.82% 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.