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Fort Bend County
  • County in Texas
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Fort Bend County

#2 in Best Counties to Live in Texas
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Housing
      A minus
    3. Nightlife
      A minus
    4. Good for Families
      A+
    5. Diversity
      A+
    6. Jobs
      A+
    7. Weather
      B+
    8. Cost of Living
      C+
    9. Health & Fitness
      A
    10. Outdoor Activities
      A minus
    11. Commute
      C minus
    Fort Bend County is located in Texas with a population of 806,497. 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
    806,497
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $287,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,526
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      22%
    • Own
      78%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • 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
    • 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
      14%
    • 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
      11%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      19%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      18%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      9%
      11%
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    Working in Fort Bend County

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $102,590
    National
    $69,021
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