The area has experienced several industrial expansions in recent years. The most recent additions were Safety Storage, Inc., Total Concepts of Design, Genesis Plastics and Engineering, and Carlson-Wagonlit Travel. The addition of these companies has created approximately 200 jobs in the past few years. The residential supply in Scott County is somewhat older than in neighboring counties, ranging in age from the 1960s to the 1970s. The apartment supply is newer, with the majority of construction occurring in the 1980s and 1990s.
Complexes vary between an even mix of wood and brick construction in a garden or low-rise style.
Affordable apartments are available through the Section 42, Section 202, Section 8, and Rural Development programs. One new complex is currently under construction. This complex, Austin Oaks, will contain 40 units and should be complete by 2000.