Economic Development Matters
What began as a small community located near the San Jacinto River has blossomed into a cornerstone of the Greater Houston Area, an ever-widening area of prosperous commerce and multi-community growth. The Lake Houston Area offers residents superior housing options and excellent schools but a significant number commute to work daily.
EMPLOYEES BY OCCUPATION - LAKE HOUSTON AREA NUMBER PERCENT Accommodation & Food Services...................................................................................10,464........................................................................14.6% Admin & Support & Waste Management......................................................................4,284..............................................................................6% Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting................................................................................55...........................................................................0.1% Arts, Entertainment & Recreation........................................................................................1,678...........................................................................2.3% Construction........................................................................................................................................4,637.......................................................................... 6.5% Educational Services....................................................................................................................6,948.......................................................................... 9.7% Finance & Insurance......................................................................................................................1,638...........................................................................2.3% Health Care & Social Assistance.......................................................................................10,262........................................................................ 14.3% Information................................................................................................................................................754............................................................................1.1% Management of Companies & Enterprises........................................................................111.......................................................................... 0.2% Manufacturing.................................................................................................................................... 2,941........................................................................... 4.1% 40 | LAKE HOUSTON AREA CHAMBER
