Celebrating 25 Years of Economic Development in Buda, Texas

25 Years of Economic Impact

The Perryman Group (TPG) analyzed the economic impact of major projects supported by the EDC since 2001 and with 10 or more employees, and estimated their annual contributions to Buda’s growth, job creation, business activity, and quality of life.

The September 2026 study, The Impact of the Buda Economic Development Corporation on Growth in the Area Economy, examines projects and initiatives supported by the Buda EDC since its inception in 2001. The analysis considers not only the direct impact of these investments, but also the broader economic activity they generate throughout the local economy.

The Buda EDC:

• Generated $11.5 billion in cumulative gross product.
• Created 72,900 job-years of employment over the 25-year period, including multiplier effects. A job-year represents the equivalent of one person working for one year.
• Averaged $668.6 million in annual gross product.
• Supported more than 4,450 annual jobs associated with those major projects, including multiplier effects.
• Contributed approximately $48.7 million in State of Texas tax revenue and $24.7 million in tax revenue for local entities annually.
• Invested approximately $72.6 million, with the study estimating an annual return on investment of approximately 34% and cumulative returns approaching 8.5 times the total investment.

Beyond the numbers, the study points to Buda EDC’s role in supporting small businesses, infrastructure, community initiatives, corporate recruitment and expansion, and economic diversification. It notes growth across industries ranging from advanced manufacturing and food processing to health care and destination retail, alongside investments that support Buda’s cultural environment and quality of life.

The Perryman Group | September 2026