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Fort Bend County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • County in Texas
  • 18 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. Living in Fort Bend County offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. 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
Suburban
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
    107
    283
  • Murder
    2
    6
  • Rape
    33
    41
  • Robbery
    71
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    244
    500
  • Theft
    1,291
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    107
    284
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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.