Jarrell is centrally located directly on I-35, an important link in the North American Free Trade Agreement, the largest trade bloc in the world, which allows the free flow of commerce and transportation between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Jarrell is home to a highly skilled workforce in an abundance of trades. Many of these families have looked to Jarrell as their home due to the exceptional schools in the Jarrell Independent School District and the comforts of life away from urban living. Jarrell is centrally located directly on I-35, an important link in the North American Free Trade Agreement, the largest trade bloc in the world, which allows the free flow of commerce and transportation between Mexico, the United States, and Canada.
Jarrell is also, at most, 3.5 hours from some of the most significant consumer bases and manufacturing bases in Texas. Austin, San Antonio, Dallas/Ft. Worth, and Houston are all internationally recognized economic development engines, and all are driving business opportunities through and to Jarrell.
Beyond its location and transportation benefits, there is an abundance of reasonably priced land with immediate access to I-35, favorable topography, the availability of a significant quality labor force, and a community that is focused on directing its growth in a positive manner. Incentives are available for the goal of expanding the economic base of Jarrell with a desire to bring in more who share the values of Jarrell.
The city’s growth is fueled by continually growing subdivisions in all quadrants of the community. Known for its laid-back lifestyle, more and more families are calling Jarrell home.
JARRELL | WILLIAMSON COUNTY | AUSTIN MSA | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population 2025 | 3,980 | 752,827 | 2,620,945 | |
| Population growth 2015-2025 | 262.1% | 50.6% | 31.7% | |
| Land area (sq. mi.) 2020 | 3.4 | 1,115.8 | 4,219.5 | |
| Median age 2026 | 38.1 | 37.9 | 36.1 | |
| Households 2026 | 1,540 | 291,713 | 1,071,655 | |
| Home ownership rate 2026 | 85.9% | 66.2% | 56.6% | |
| Median household income 2026 | $126,625 | $120,989 | $107,481 | |
| Per capita income 2026 | $57,635 | $58,650 | $61,010 | |
| High school grads 2026 | 88.3% | 95.3% | 93.5% | |
| College grads 2026 | 30.0% | 51.5% | 53.9% | |
| Labor force 2025 | — | 431,900 | 1,555,142 | |
| Unemployment rate 2025 | — | 3.5% | 3.5% | |
| Public school enrollment 2025-2026 | — | 135,946 | 403,226 | |
| High school graduates 2025 | — | 10,016 | 26,886 | |
| Retail sales 2025 | $157 mil. | $15,070 mil. | $52,913 mil. | |
| Business 2025 | Establishments | — | 15,949 | 76,604 |
| Employment | 1,674 | 262,378 | 1,392,465 | |
| Average salary | $75,759 | $78,568 | $89,172 | |
| Mfg.business 2025 | Establishments | — | 526 | 2,267 |
| Employment | — | 16,165 | 85,332 | |
| Average salary | — | $148,431 | $130,831 | |
Source: Texas Comptroller for retail sales; Texas Workforce Commission for labor force and unemployment; Chmura Economics for businesses, employees, and salaries; Texas Education Agency for public school enrollment and graduates; ESRI for 2026 demographic estimates; and U.S. Census Bureau for all other data.

