Fort Bend County

TX · Pop. 42,395 · Rural County

6Homestead Score

Fort Bend County is a rural county in TX with a population of approximately 42,395.

$/Acre: $762

Property Tax: 1.8%

Growing Season: 290 days

Broadband: 32%

Safety: 4/10

Density: 24.9/sq mi

Pros

Rural setting, Affordable land, No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Limited internet, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate1.8%

Local Sales Tax1.51%

Combined Sales Tax7.76%

Cost of Living Index95.5

Median Household Income$58,389

Poverty Rate8.8%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$762

Median Home Price$215K

Acres for Sale1114

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone6

Growing Season290 days

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low41°F

Soil TypeSandy

Soil Quality9/10

Elevation2,032 ft

Top CropsVegetables

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought4/10

Wildfire6/10

Tornado6/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)377 ft

Water AvailabilityAbundant

Solar (Avg PSH)4.8

Wind Potential7/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K724

Property Crime /100K947

Overall Safety4/10

Sheriff Response18 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital57.3 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage32%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town23 miles

Nearest City58 miles

School District6/10

Farmers Markets1

Public Land Nearby39%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%

Ag EconomyStrong