Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX local economy

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ranks in the 75th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum flat over the past 12 months.

New business applications or registrations was 149,902 in January 2025, up 7.9% from January 2024. Dwelling units authorized by permit was 5,773 in July 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How does Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX rank among United States metros?

Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX ranks in the 75th percentile of United States metros as of September 2026, with momentum flat over the past 12 months.

What is the new business applications or registrations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX?

New business applications or registrations in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX was 149,902 in January 2025.

What is the dwelling units authorized by permit in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX?

Dwelling units authorized by permit in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX was 5,773 in July 2026.

What is the payrolled or covered employment in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX?

Payrolled or covered employment in Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX was 3,279,582 in January 2026.

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Sources and methodology

• U.S. Census Bureau — Business Formation Statistics (BFS)
• U.S. Census Bureau — Building Permits Survey (BPS), CBSA monthly
• U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages (QCEW), national all-industry

Method: 2026.09. Updated 2026-09-10. Coverage: 100% of weighted components available.

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