Fort Bend County is a thriving suburb of Houston, the nation’s fourth-largest city. Residents who purchased a new home in Richmond, TX enjoy the conveniences of a larger city, and the family-friendly environment Fort Bend strives to maintain. If you are considering making a move to Fort Bend County, explore the facts below to learn more about the location of Harvest Green.
Fort Bend County has been recognized by a variety of studies as an outstanding community in which to raise a family. The county has been highly ranked for its safety, education, low cost of living, diversity and growth over the past for years. For families interested in moving to Fort Bend County, whether it be from another part of the city or another state, here are a few accolades Fort Bend County has earned:
Fort Bend County is No. 4 for the number of new arrivals. Fort Bend County ranks No. 5 for purchasing power in the nation. Fort Bend County is the 3rd most diverse county in the nation. Fort Bend County is home to three of the nation’s top 20 master-planned communities. Fort Bend County is the fastest-growing large county in the Houston metro area. Fort Bend County ranks No. 15 for incoming investment in the United States and No. 5 in Texas. Houston ranks No. 17 on the list of the Most High-Tech Cities in the World. |
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Texas is one of the only states without an income tax; add to the mix some of the county’s most affordable housing, and Fort Bend has one of the lowest cost of living indexes in the United States.
Fort Bend County also has a thriving corporate community, with many Fortune 500 companies and small businesses taking advantage of the county’s pro-business environment, fiscal strength, educated workforce and low unemployment.
No. 18 in the nation for business growth No. 1 richest county in Texas Highest level of educational attainment in Houston Fort Bend ranked No. 9 in nation for ratio of job growth to population growth Median household income in Fort Bend County is $97,743 |
Living in Fort Bend County is complemented by good weather, planned open and green spaces as well as the area’s numerous attractions.
92 percent of Fort Bend County residents have access to a park within one mile The City of Richmond designated a Scenic City by Scenic Texas 2016 Fort Bend County residents are the healthiest in the Greater Houston area. *Unless otherwise noted, data is from www.fortbendcounty.com. |
Click here to learn about the "agrihood" of Harvest Green and how residents can receive fresh produce each week!