Business & Industry

Hewittis a vibrant community for business with a commerce park, an engaged consumer base and easy access to Interstate 35. Located adjacent to Waco—and in the heart of the Texas Triangle halfway between Austin and Dallas—Hewitt offers the best of living and working. Hewitt is convenient to Baylor Scott & White Medical Center–Hillcrest, Providence Health Center, Baylor University, McLennan Community College and Texas State Technical College Waco.

The I-35 extension of Hewitt Drive is poised for continued positive growth. Hewitt is known as “The City Where Business Grows.” The Hewitt business climate continues to support a positive economic impact due to the city’s convenient location, travel access, safety and affordability. As a majority of Hewitt’s businesses operate with 5 employees or less, the Greater Hewitt Chamber and City of Hewitt diligently provide opportunity and resources as they continue to thrive.

A new Amazon distribution facility near Hewitt is now up and running, and our neighbor cities strengthen one another by attracting new residents, visitors and job creation.

City of Hewitt Property Tax $ 0.540102 per $100 valuation

Owners 73.77%

Renters 26.23%

Population consists of 47.88% male and 52.12% female. The median age of Hewitt residents is 39. The majority of the population in Hewitt has completed at least some college with 22.31% obtaining a bachelor’s degree. There are eight colleges and four universities within 50 miles of Hewitt. Popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Business, Management and Marketing.

Hewitt's labor force is 8,441 people, with 62% white collar and 37% blue collar jobs. Leading industries in Hewitt are construction, health care, transportation, education and retail. The majority (68%) of Hewitt businesses have five employees or less.

Hewitt is the second largest city in McLennan County, located eight miles south of Waco. Retail centers have been moving in at a rapid pace, and Hewitt continues to be poised for positive growth.

A diverse regional economy and housing, nationally-recognized affordable cost of living, favorable property tax rates and competitive incentive packages make Hewitt an attractive location for businesses to grow. Rail service from the Santa Fe railway also connects Hewitt to major distribution centers.

The 900-acre McGregor Municipal Airport less than 15 minutes from Hewitt provides air service for single- and multi-engine aircraft as well as helicopters. Waco Regional Airport is served by American Airlines

McLennan County offers an educated, young labor force with a solid work ethic and a variety of skills. An attractive tax abatement policy is available, and is a positive stop in the city’s continuing efforts to increase Hewitt’s commercial and industrial growth.

Centrally located in McLennan County, Hewitt’s convenient location adds convenience when traveling to work (avg. 20 min. commute), to the airport and along Interstate 35. Rail may also be easily accessed. The majority of families bring dual income, are busy and have children living at home.

Sources for information above: cityofhewitt.com deptofnumbers.com datausa.io wacoprospector.com

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