Key economic indicators show that the Bryan-College Station economy is seeing significant growth in employment, construction and consumer spending, reports the Bryan-College Station Eagle newspaper. Single-family housing permits increased by 58% in April compared to the same month last year.
Only auto sales and airline enplanements declined, the paper reported. About 1,300 more jobs were available in the area than this time last year. Retail sales showed an 8.2% rise, and hotel-motel occupancy tax receipts rose by almost 11%. Average home prices also increased by 10%, and the value of all construction rose 40% from $19.3 a year ago to $27.1 million this year.
Overall, the economy in this part of the nation is very strong and continues to grow. People still love the mild climate, the great community and all that this area has to offer.
Barrett N.
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Posted by: Barrett Niehus | Thursday, August 03, 2006 at 11:19 PM