About Fort Bend County

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.

Live in Fort Bend County

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: 

Bullet  Fort Bend County is No. 4 for the number of new arrivals.
-RentCafe 2018

Bullet  Fort Bend County ranks No. 5 for purchasing power in the nation.
-SmartAsset, 2019

Bullet  Fort Bend County is the 3rd most diverse county in the nation.
-Niche.com, 2021

Bullet  Fort Bend County is home to three of the nation’s top 20 master-planned communities.
-John Burns Real Estate Consulting, 2021

Bullet  Fort Bend County is the fastest-growing large county in the Houston metro area.
-U.S. Census Bureau, 2020

Bullet  Fort Bend County ranks No. 15 for incoming investment in the United States and No. 5 in Texas.
-SmartAsset, 2019

Bullet  Houston ranks No. 17 on the list of the Most High-Tech Cities in the World.
-Business Insider, 2019

 

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. 

 

Work in Fort Bend County

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.

Bullet  No. 18 in the nation for business growth
-SmartAsset, 2018

Bullet  No. 1 richest county in Texas
-24/7 Wall St., 2019

Bullet  Highest level of educational attainment in Houston
-U.S. Census, 2020

Bullet  Fort Bend ranked No. 9 in nation for ratio of job growth to population growth
-Stats America, 2019

Bullet  Median household income in Fort Bend County is $97,743
-U.S. Census, 2020

 

Fun in Fort Bend County

Living in Fort Bend County is complemented by good weather, planned open and green spaces as well as the area’s numerous attractions.

Bullet  92 percent of Fort Bend County residents have access to a park within one mile
-Rice University, 2016

Bullet  The City of  Richmond designated a Scenic City by Scenic Texas 2016

Bullet  Fort Bend County residents are the healthiest in the Greater Houston area.
-County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, 2015

 *Unless otherwise noted, data is from www.fortbendcounty.com.



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