Fast Facts & Resources

Fort Bend County is second in the nation in purchasing power, first in Texas and the Greater Houston area.  But, how did we get there? Affordability and high income wage earners coming from the most educated population in Greater Houston ensures your money goes farther in Fort Bend.

Affordability plus income yields cost of living.

“We as a tech company are starved for talent and we need to attract the right talent.”  In Fort Bend, tech companies have access to the best educated, best trained workforce in Greater Houston, with the highest percentage of high school, college, and post-college graduates in the region.

“One of the main motivating factors of why we decided to come to fort bend county is talent.” #TechReady

In Fort Bend, technology-based companies find a pro-business government that will work with industry leaders to find common sense solutions, inspiring and unleashing innovation and creativity.

“Fort Bend County is the best kept secret in the tech world.” #TechReady

In Fort Bend County, our mixed-use centers positioned throughout the county enhance the extraordinary quality of life for which Fort Bend is known… and grow the economy.  Learn more about these important community amenities.

“Dine. Shop. Play. Work. Live.  Stay.  All right here. All in Fort Bend County, Greater Houston’s Finest Address.”

Fort Bend County is home to six exceptional school districts, preparing tomorrow’s leaders through innovative programming and exceptional relationships between parents, students, and schools. Learn about one of our most valuable community assets- our schools.

With more than 150,000 students speaking 95 different languages, the bridges to opportunity are wide, accessible, and fortified.

Like the rest of Greater Houston, Fort Bend County was hit by Hurricane Harvey, but we responded like we always do. We came together, helped our neighbors, moved forward, and got back to work.

“We’re strong… we’re Fort Bend Strong!”

Fort Bend County is THE place in Greater Houston to live and do business. Learn why we can answer “YES!” to the big questions, what community and business assets exist, and why Fort Bend continues to be the fastest growing, most diverse, population in the US.

Fort Bend County is a place where your imagination has no boundaries, where you can dream big, and where limits are only visible in the rear view mirror. 

Low cost of land & occupancy, proximity to Greater Houston, ease of mobility, & a talented labor pool, all make Fort Bend a desirable location for industrial development.

In Fort Bend, people and products move. And business gets done. And there’s more to come.

 

The news is out. In Fort Bend, education matters, workforce development is a priority, and businesses are reaping the benefits.

With unparalleled programs, Fort Bend County leads the way in workforce development programs and education.

With several of the top communities in the nation, Fort Bend County is the premiere address in Houston. Check out why!

Fort Bend County remains the fastest-growing large county in the nation with a 26 percent population increase since 2010.

Living and living well in Fort Bend County.  Home to 6 of the nations top 30 master planned communities, from quiet country homes to upscale urban living, Fort Bend is a destination for those looking for livable communities. With homes from $200,000s to the $1 millions, everyone is home in Fort Bend.

See what Fort Bend offers and you will soon call Fort Bend home!

Leading Greater Houston and the nation, it is no wonder Fort Bend County is the fastest growing county in the US. Leaders in median family income, growth, safety, education level, and diversity, Fort Bend County offers exceptional quality of life and is a THE place to relocate your business or raise your family.

A community driven to excellence!

What does Fort Bend County offer young professionals 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.  See why so many young professionals call Fort Bend home.

A quick look and you will see, the closer you look, the better we get.

Hudson Products, located outside of Rosenberg in Fort Bend County, expands, foregoing expansion opportunities in other states and Mexico.

“The impact these 150 news jobs will have on Fort Bend County is tremendous.” County Commissioner Vincent Morales, Jr., Precinct 1

Fort Bend County’s  diversity is one of the county’s strongest assets.

“Fort Bend County may very well be the most diverse place on the planet.” Dr. Stephen Klineberg, Kinder Institute