In the search for the best area to buy a home in Houston? Fort Bend County has continued to top lists for livability and economic success – and there is no sign of slowing down. Residents and businesses agree that there’s no place better to live or work. Here’s a closer look at Fort Bend County by the numbers, according to fortbendcounty.com.

Fort Bend is the fastest-growing large county in the U.S. with a current population 764,828 (U.S. Census Bureau, 2018), is number 1 in Texas for purchasing power and number one in Greater Houston for incoming investment! (Smart Asset, 2017) In Fort Bend, education matters, workforce development is a priority, and businesses are reaping the benefits.

It’s no wonder so many people want to live here. Fort Bend County maintains a responsible tax rate that encourages development and creates jobs. Combined with no state income tax and a lower than average cost of living, it is a desirable location for business development.

With the highest percentage of college graduates in Houston, schools in Fort Bend Country are ranked top in the metro area, with 5 schools in the top 25 according to Niche Ratings. Top industries include food manufacturing, energy, engineering, education, health care, and technology. 

Better yet, Fort Bend is the most ethnically diverse county in the Houston metropolitan area (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics 2017) with a $119,536 average household income, 90.8 percent high school graduate or higher, 45 percent bachelor’s degree or higher, according to the American Community survey in 2016.

Fort Bend’s major thoroughfare system provides superior access into, through, and around the entire Greater Houston region. Roads like the Grand Parkway and Westpark Tollway provide an incredible ease of mobility for commuters. 

What does Fort Bend County offer families who want to live, work, and play in Fort Bend County? The answer is “options”.  Employment, lifestyle, education, housing- Fort Bend County provides choices and leaves the decision to you.