Economy
The Bay Area has a diverse economy with much of it built around aerospace, petrochemicals, and high tech industries. The region's economy is closely tied to the rest of the Houston area though the mix of local businesses is somewhat unique. In 2005, the median household income for the Clear Lake area was $62,061 compared to $50,868 for the Houston area as whole and $45,472 for all of Texas.
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