The Places That Shape Our Community
Fulshear
Fulshear represents the future of growth in Fort Bend County, offering a balance of innovation, planning, and community character. With a strong foundation in quality development and regional connectivity, Fulshear continues to attract investment and talent that contribute to the county’s long-term prosperity.
Population Demographics
As of 2026 the population of Fulshear is 30,893. The population is expected to grow to 36,905 by 2031 - a growth rate of 3.62%.
The median age of Fulshear residents is 37.
The diversity index of Fulshear is 78.0, meaning that there is a 78% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
Housing and Income
The average household income in Fulshear is $265,701 and projected to be $286,176 in 2031. Per capita income is $83,625, projected to be $91,424 in 2031. 16.55% of households – 5,112 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $3,500,977 and the average disposable income is $197,670.
There are 10,504 housing units in Fulshear; 9,000 are owner-occupied, 723 are rented, and 781 are vacant. The average home value is $626,213, with 7,483 homes built in 2010 or later, and 140 built in 1939 or earlier.
Business and Workforce
There are 509 businesses in Fulshear, employing 3,156 workers and pulling from a labor force of 12,538 age 16 and above. 5,081 workers commute into Fulshear from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
7,440 residents both live and work in/around Fulshear. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 3.35% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.46% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 8,262 drive alone, 831 carpool, and 98 take public transportation. 221 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 3,126 residents work from home.
1,618 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 1,215 have associates degrees, 8,257 have bachelor’s degrees, and 5,189 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31