Landscapers in Houston County, Texas
Houston County, Texas has 3 landscaping service businesses with employees, employing 7 people (US Census Bureau, 2023 County Business Patterns).
That is 2.8 businesses per 10,000 homes, against 4.6 across Texas.
Houston County ranks 111 of 129 counties in Texas for businesses per 10,000 homes.
Their payroll averages $30,000 per employee a year.
Across Texas, landscapers earn a median of $36,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Figures last updated on .
- Businesses with employees
- 3
- Their employees
- 7
- Businesses per 10,000 homes
- 2.8
Landscapers in Houston County: businesses and jobs
| Houston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Businesses with employees | 3 | 5,568 | 117,969 |
| Their employees | 7 | 60,794 | 802,899 |
| Annual payroll | $210,000 | $2,974,060,000 | — |
| Businesses per 10,000 homes | 2.8 | 4.6 | 8.2 |
The homes behind the work in Houston County
| Houston County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached houses | 69.8% (±2.9 points) | 64.4% | 61.3% |
| Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses) | 1.4% (±0.8 points) | 2.9% | 6.2% |
| Housing units | 10,837 (±41) | 12,128,515 | 143,775,355 |
| Homes built 2010 to 2019 | 6.6% (±1.5 points) | 17.4% | 9.4% |
Detached houses: 69.8% (±2.9 points) in Houston County, higher than across Texas (64.4%).
Attached houses (townhouses, rowhouses): 1.4% (±0.8 points) in Houston County, lower than across Texas (2.9%).
Homes built 2010 to 2019: 6.6% (±1.5 points) in Houston County, lower than across Texas (17.4%).
Places in Houston County
| Place | Residents | Built before 1980 | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crockett | 6,364 | 67.1% | 52.3% |
| Grapeland | 1,595 | 60.7% | 47.7% |
| Lovelady | 490 | 57.0% | 17.8% |
| Kennard | 270 | 59.0% | 38.5% |
| Latexo | 246 | 59.0% | 19.6% |
Counties in Texas with a similar number of landscaping service businesses
| County | Businesses with employees | Businesses per 10,000 homes | Difference from Houston County, per 10,000 homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panola County | 3 | 2.8 | −0.0 |
| Rusk County | 6 | 2.8 | +0.0 |
| El Paso County | 88 | 2.7 | −0.0 |
| Kleberg County | 4 | 2.9 | +0.1 |
| Walker County | 8 | 2.6 | −0.1 |
| Brazoria County | 44 | 2.9 | +0.2 |
Licenses for landscapers in Texas
Federal rules and model codes for landscapers
Jobs and pay are published by state, not by county; the county figures are businesses and their employees.
Business counts are establishments: a company with offices in two counties is counted in each.
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Questions about Houston County
How many landscaping service businesses are in Houston County?
The Census Bureau counts 3 landscaping service businesses with employees in Houston County (2023 County Business Patterns).
How much do landscapers make in Houston County?
Pay is published by state: across Texas, landscapers earn a median of $36,240 a year (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2024).
Do landscapers need a license in Houston County?
Licenses for this trade are issued by Texas, and a city or county in Houston County may add its own; the US Department of Labor’s License Finder lists the state’s, and the local building department says which permits a job needs.
Sources
- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024
- US Census Bureau, County Business Patterns 2023
- License Finder: landscapers in Texas (US Department of Labor, CareerOneStop)
- EPA certification of pesticide applicators (40 CFR part 171)
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Houston County, Texas
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