Rice, Texas is an ideal location for residential and commercial growth along the dallas – houston corridor.
Located just 40 miles South of Dallas, Rice offers opportunities for both families and businesses.
ABOUT US
The Rice EDC is committed to attracting and strengthening local business enterprise, providing products and services for our citizens, encouraging job creation, and promoting and facilitating a cohesive commercial and residential development plan.
Our land availability and location provides potential for exponential growth and development. Rice is 15 minutes from Ennis and Coriscana on I-45, 30 minutes from Waxahachie on 287, and 45 minutes South of Dallas. Our population supports a diverse workforce that includes skilled labor, certified service providers, developers, and small business owners.
BY THE NUMBERS
- Population in a 10 mile radius 31, 810 (ESRI 05/2024)
- 57,000+ vehicles on I-45 in the Rice City Limits each day
- Rice ISD is an A-rated school district serving 960+ students from Pre-K to 12th grade.