Top Talent Chooses to Live in Fort Bend County
As one of the top 10 wealthiest counties in Texas, Fort Bend offers a residential landscape that allows global employers to recruit with confidence. Our market combines the luxury and amenities of a major metropolitan hub with the stability and value of the nation’s most successful master-planned communities.
Exceptional Value
With a median household income of $108,000, our residents have the purchasing power to support premium developments. The median home value in the county remains highly competitive compared to coastal markets, offering a significantly higher square-foot-per-dollar ratio.
Magnet for Growth
Fort Bend is one of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S., with a population projected to exceed two million by 2050. Growth is supported by a robust permitting process to ensure housing supply keeps pace with corporate expansion.
Elite Education
Housing in Fort Bend is inextricably linked to academic excellence. Fort Bend ISD and Lamar CISD consistently feature schools with "A" ratings from the Texas Education Agency, driving long-term property appreciation and making the county a primary choice for professional families.
Fort Bend County, TX
Housing and Income
The average household income in Fort Bend County, TX is $161,909 and projected to be $180,149 in 2031. Per capita income is $53,614, projected to be $60,630 in 2031. 8.82% of households – 86,775 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,980,086 and the average disposable income is $124,875.
There are 343,365 housing units in Fort Bend County, TX; 251,507 are owner-occupied, 73,418 are rented, and 18,440 are vacant. The average home value is $456,397, with 111,705 homes built in 2010 or later, and 2,385 built in 1939 or earlier.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31