Economy

Fredericksburg and Gillespie County’s thriving economy is based on its dynamic tourism, a solid agricultural base and a variety of manufacturing and service industries.

For business relocation information, a list of major employers and other demographics to help you bring your business to Gillespie County, we invite you to go to our website, www.fredericksburg-texas.com and click on our Economic Development section. The growing tourism industry is managed through the Chamber’s Convention & Visitor Bureau, whose active staff has been successful in showcasing all that Gillespie County and the Hill Country have to offer.

The mainstay, agriculture, has continually grown with cash receipts totaling nearly 40 million dollars. Monies come from raising cattle, sheep and goats; a variety of crops; and hunting.

The rich Hill Country soil can support almost any crop, but the most famous is probably peaches, as Gillespie County is the largest producer of the sweet fruit in Texas. Other crops include apples, pecans, plums, tomatoes and blackberries.

Grapes have always flourished, and now six full-fledged vineyards and eight wineries exist in Gillespie County. The wine industry has been making steady advances in the state of Texas.

Approximately 60 manufacturers, processors and fabricators employ over 1,000 workers to produce a variety of products, including wearing apparel, food products, rebuilt machines, small machined parts and jewelry.

The Gillespie County Economic Development Commission continues to attract small, high-tech companies by focusing on our quality of life. Gillespie County’s low crime rate, low tax rates and low utility costs as well as proximity to metropolitan areas make it an ideal location.

Tourism has been a traditional industry in Fredericksburg because of the hunting and fishing attractions. But the Hill Country’s popularity continues to increase with sales tax figures increasing yearly. Fredericksburg is listed among the top destination cities in Texas by a survey of the Texas Department of Transportation.