Thinking about buying a new house in West Houston? Richmond is nestled in the center of the fast growing Fort Bend County, where residents have easy access to great schools, healthcare, shopping, dining and more. Here are 3 reasons you should consider making Richmond your new home, according to the Richmond Economic Development Council.

Quality of Life

Residents of Richmond enjoy a rich quality of life. Richmond's low cost of living mixed with a high performing school district, tree-lined historic streets, master planned communities, and the sweeping bends of the Brazos River have created an unparalleled quality of life.

Public amenities include George Park, Clay Park, and Wessendorf Park which offer jogging trails, playgrounds, picnic areas, basketball courts, football fields, volleyball pits, and soccer fields. The City of Richmond has also created a trail master plan that is designed to connect all major sections of the city into an interconnected system.

Residents also have access to numerous entertainment options including the George Ranch Historical Park, Downtown Historic Richmond, the Smart Financial Center concert hall, Fort Bend Museum, the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, and the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball's Constellation Field.

Historic Charm

Richmond's historic charm is fully on display in its downtown district. Over 200 years of history can be seen while strolling through the downtown streets. Visitors will find unique shops, restaurants, and businesses that have helped to create Richmond's own identity. Whether you are looking for boutique fashions, one of a kind antiques, a meal you won't soon forget, or a quick respite from the hustle and bustle of booming Fort Bend County - Historic Downtown Richmond has what you are looking for.

Educated 

Richmond has a young and highly skilled workforce. Tailored training programs are available from both Texas State Technical College - Brazos Campus and Wharton County Junior College. A total of 1.5 million workers live within a 45 minute drive time. 40.8% of these workers have achieved a bachelor's degree or higher with another 6.1% holding an Associate degree. 351,915 workers live within a 30 minute drive time. This workforce cohort provides 37.5% of workers with a bachelor's degree or higher with another 6.7% holding an associate degree.

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