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Fort Bend County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Texas
  • 19 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      C-
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    Fort Bend County is located in Texas with a population of 711,421. Fort Bend County is one of the best places to live in Texas. In Fort Bend County, most residents own their homes. In Fort Bend County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Fort Bend County and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Fort Bend County are highly rated.
    Population
    711,421

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $233,300
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,297
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    —
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Fort Bend County Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      106.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      1.6
      6.1
    • Rape
      33.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      70.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      243.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,290.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      106.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      13%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      15%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      12%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      17%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      27%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      17%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      10%
      13%

    Working in Fort Bend County

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $93,645
    National
    $55,322
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      Fort Bend County Reviews

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      I like the quietness of Fort Bend County. It is close to Houston but not as crowded. One thing that I would like to see more of though is public transportation. Public Transportation isn't supported here, which makes things a little bit inconvenient.
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      I first moved to Fort Bend in 2000 at age 13. While I wasn't comfortable at first, and I've grown to love it, and Ft. Bend county has truly become my home. The weather is still the worst-- it was 81 on Christmas Day-- but after learning how to figure out the commute times and traffic patterns, it isn't an impossibility to get around anymore. I have also come to appreciate the beauty that Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, and the neighborhoods therein have to offer anyone looking to move here. We have some of the best schools with Fort Bend ISD and Lamar ISD, we have some great community parks (like Oyster Creek Park), we have great restaurants, community centers like Town Square or Brazos Town Square, and overall our cost of living is low compared to available income.

      We have just built a brand new performing arts center, the Smart Financial Center, right in Sugar Land. It will be bringing in some of the biggest names in the entertainment industry in the upcoming years.
      This county is very diverse and welcoming. Any background can easily fit and and be able to embrace their culture openly because there is a established diversity support system. As a very family oriented county, the schools are respectable.