Small city in Fort Bend County, part of the Houston metro

Living in Fulshear, TX

A+

3rd of 192Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people
Overall score 99 of 100
4th of 125 in the Houston area

Fulshear gets an overall grade of A+ and ranks 3rd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and education levels, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

  • Good for families
  • Good for young professionals
  • Good for retirees
  • Good for remote workers
  • Top-rated schools
  • Low crime
  • Fast-growing
  • Getting around scores low (2 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high
Map of Texas showing where Fulshear isSan AntonioDallasAustinFort WorthFulshear
Where Fulshear is in Texas.
Population
64,630+297.3% since 2020
Median rent
$1,95239% higher than Texas
Median home value
$572,700102% higher than Texas
Household income
$187,035Median
Average commute
38 minOne way
Violent crime
46Per 100k, 2025

What it's like to live in Fulshear

Fulshear sits about 31 miles from downtown Houston, in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro. 64,630 people lived here in 2025, up 297.3% from 2020, so it is one of the faster-growing places in Texas. It is suburban, with mostly newer homes (the median home was built in 2016).

Places locals use include Pine Park, Flewellen Creek Park and Pecan Ridge Park.

The median age is 36.3, 63% of households have children, 90% of homes are owned by the people living in them and the typical household earns $187,035 a year (138% higher than the Texas median).

Pros of living in Fulshear

  • Strong public schools. 100% of the 8 rated campuses here earn an A or B from the Texas Education Agency.
  • Low violent crime. 46 violent crimes per 100,000 people in 2025, 88% lower than the Texas rate.
  • High incomes. The median household earns $187,035, 138% higher than the Texas median.
  • Plenty close to home. 5 grocery stores, 64 restaurants and 12 parks are mapped in town.
  • Growing fast. The population grew 297% from 2020 to 2025, which usually means new homes, shops and jobs.

Cons of living in Fulshear

  • Higher rent. Median rent is $1,952, 39% higher than the Texas median.
  • Long commutes. The average trip to work takes 38 minutes, against 27 across Texas.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high here.
  • Long, hot summers. Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter.

Who Fulshear suits

  • FamiliesA strong fit: 100% of rated schools earn an A or B and violent crime is 88% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 100% for families.
  • Young professionalsA strong fit: household income is 138% higher than the Texas median, with 64 restaurants and 11 cafes in town. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 98% for young professionals.
  • RetireesA strong fit: 8.9% of working-age adults are uninsured and violent crime is 88% lower than the Texas rate. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 99% for retirees.
  • Remote workersA strong fit: 96% of homes have broadband and the median rent of $1,952 is 39% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 98% for remote workers.
  • People on a budgetA reasonable fit: the median rent of $1,952 is 39% higher than the Texas median. Compared with similar Texas places, it beats 64% for people on a budget.

Fulshear report card

Ten grades, one for each part of daily life we measure. Most compare Fulshear with other US cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. Schools, safety and errands compare it with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

  • Cost of living: grade B-

    Median rent $1,952, homes cost 3.1x income.

    59 of 100 vs US cities

  • Jobs and income: grade A+

    Median household income $187,035, 2.8% unemployed.

    99 of 100 vs US cities

  • Schools: grade A+

    8 rated campuses, 100% rated A or B.

    96 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Safety: grade A+

    46 violent crimes per 100k, 224 property crimes per 100k.

    97 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Errands and things to do: grade A+

    5 grocery stores, 64 restaurants, 12 parks mapped in town.

    100 of 100 vs TX cities

  • Getting around: grade F

    Average commute 38 min, 29% work from home.

    2 of 100 vs US cities

  • Education levels: grade A+

    75% have a bachelor’s degree.

    99 of 100 vs US cities

  • Health: grade B+

    8.9% of adults uninsured.

    76 of 100 vs US cities

  • Home ownership: grade A+

    90% of homes owner-occupied.

    98 of 100 vs US cities

  • Internet access: grade A-

    96% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs US cities

Where Fulshear stands out compared with Texas

Better than Texas

  • Median household income: $187,035138% higher than Texas ($78,476)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 75%41 points higher than Texas (34%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 90%27 points higher than Texas (63%)

Worse than Texas

  • Average commute: 38 min42% higher than Texas (27 min)
  • Median rent: $1,95239% higher than Texas ($1,403)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0.9%2 points lower than Texas (2.6%)

Cost of living in Fulshear

Rent is the cost most newcomers feel first. The median rent in Fulshear is $1,952 a month, 39% higher than the Texas median of $1,403. To keep that rent at 30% of income, a household needs to earn about $78,000 a year. Right now 45% of renters here pay more than 30% of their income on rent.

HUD sets fair market rents for this area at $1,261 for a one-bedroom, $1,497 for a two-bedroom and $2,017 for a three-bedroom (fiscal year 2027). These figures include utilities and describe a modest unit, so newer apartments often ask for more.

The median home is worth $572,700, 102% higher than the Texas median. With 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28%, the monthly payment comes to about $3,135 before tax, or $3,968 with property tax. That is $2,016 a month more than the median rent, so renting is the cheaper monthly choice unless you plan to stay for years.

Texas has no state income tax, but property taxes are among the highest in the country. The median homeowner in Fulshear pays $10,000+ a year, 136% higher than the Texas median of $4,232. Budget for it, along with homeowners insurance, which our numbers do not include.

See the full cost of living breakdown for Fulshear

Typical rent by apartment size

Fair market rent by bedroom count in FulshearStudio$1,2331 bedroom$1,2612 bedrooms$1,4973 bedrooms$2,0174 bedrooms$2,502
HUD fair market rent for FY2027, Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX HUD Metro FMR Area. This is what a typical, modest unit rents for, including utilities.
MeasureHereTexasUS
Median rent39% higher than Texas$1,952$1,403$1,413
Median home value102% higher than Texas$572,700$283,800$332,700
Home value to income15% lower than Texas3.1x3.6x4.1x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent6 points lower than Texas45%52%51%
Median property tax per year136% higher than Texas$10,000+$4,232$3,119
Homes owned by the people living in them27 points higher than Texas90%63%65%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Texas201619921980

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,968
Mortgage payment
$3,135
Property tax
$833
Median rent, for comparison
$1,952

Based on a $572,700 home in Fulshear, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median paid locally, or the county median where the local figure is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Is Fulshear safe?

In 2025, Fulshear Police Department reported 12 violent crimes and 59 property crimes. That works out to 46 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 88% lower than the Texas rate of 387, and 224 property crimes per 100,000, 89% lower than the state rate.

Violent crime is up about 57% since 2021, based on the yearly rates below.

Crime rates describe the whole area a police department covers. Some streets are much quieter than the average and some are busier, so look at the neighborhood grades and visit at different times of day.

Violent crimes per 100,000 people in Fulshear by yearTexas4620212022202320242025

Violent crimes per 100,000 people by year. The dashed line is the Texas rate for 2025.

Violent crime
46
per 100k, Texas 387
Property crime
224
per 100k, Texas 2,086
Property crimes per 100,000 people in Fulshear by yearTexas22420212022202320242025

Property crimes per 100,000 people by year.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer, Fulshear Police Department, 2025. Rates count reported crimes only and cover the area this police department serves.

Schools in Fulshear

Fulshear has 8 public school campuses with a 2025 state rating inside the city, and 100% of them earn an A or B. Most students here are served by Katy ISD and Lamar CISD.

Top-rated campuses include Adams Junior High, James E Randolph Elementary and Campbell Elementary. The average rating score across all campuses is 93 out of 100, against a Texas median of 81.

Texas districts usually assign students by attendance zone rather than the closest campus, so check the zone for a specific address with the district before you sign a lease or buy.

Schools grade
96
of 100 vs Texas cities
Average rating
93
Texas median 81

Ratings are the 2025 Texas Education Agency A to F accountability ratings. Always check which school serves a specific address with the district.

Top-rated schools

  • AAdams Junior HighMiddle, Katy ISD96 of 100
  • AJames E Randolph ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD95 of 100
  • ACampbell ElementaryElementary, Katy ISD94 of 100
  • AJordan High SchoolHigh, Katy ISD94 of 100
  • AFulshear High SchoolHigh, Lamar CISD93 of 100

Daily life in Fulshear

Everyday places mapped inside Fulshear, from Overture Maps. Well-known spots include Pine Park, Flewellen Creek Park, Pecan Ridge Park.

The average one-way commute is 38 minutes, 42% longer than the Texas average. 29% of workers work from home. Fewer than 3% walk, bike or take transit to work, so plan on driving for almost everything.

Downtown Houston is about 31 miles away in a straight line. Many people who live in Fulshear work elsewhere in the metro, so test the drive at rush hour before you commit.

The median household income is $187,035, income per person is $65,628, unemployment is 2.8% and 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree.

Grocery stores
5
Pharmacies
4
Restaurants
64
Cafes
11
Bars
4
Parks
12
Gyms
24
Hospitals and urgent care
2
Childcare
10
Libraries
2

Jobs, income and education

MeasureHereTexasUS
Median household income138% higher than Texas$187,035$78,476$80,734
Income per person61% higher than Texas$65,628$40,752$44,673
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Texas2.8%5.3%5.2%
People below the poverty line12 points lower than Texas1.6%14%12%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher41 points higher than Texas75%34%36%
Adults with a high school diploma or higher13 points higher than Texas99%86%90%
Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance11 points lower than Texas8.9%20%11%
Homes with broadband internet5 points higher than Texas96%91%91%

Getting to work

MeasureHereTexasUS
Average commute42% higher than Texas38 min27 min26 min
Workers who work from home14 points higher than Texas29%14%15%
Workers who work from home29%
Workers who take transit0.9%
Workers who walk0%
Workers who bike0%

Who lives in Fulshear

Under 1835%
18 to 3413%
35 to 6445%
65 and over8.0%

Median age 36.3 years. 63% of households have children.

Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black4.0%
Asian18%
Other or more than one race7.9%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Weather in Fulshear

Fulshear has a hot Texas climate. July highs average 94°F and January lows about 43°F. There are about 116 days a year at 90°F or above, and about 51 inches of rain a year.

Average monthly high and low temperatures in Fulshear40°60°80°100°64J68F74M81A87M92J94J94A90S83O73N66DRain

Average daily high and low by month, °F, with rain below. NOAA 1991 to 2020 normals from Sugar Land, 15 mi away. Orange months average 90°F or more.

Natural hazard risk

FEMA's National Risk Index says river flooding risk is very high, hurricane risk is very high, tornado risk is very high and hail risk is high. Before you buy, look up the FEMA flood zone for the exact address and get a flood insurance quote, since standard home policies do not cover floods.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailHigh
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresVery high
  • Winter stormsModerate
  • Strong windVery high

Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025, Census tract level averaged for the city. Check the FEMA flood map for any address before you buy.

Places near Fulshear

Nearby, Weston Lakes gets an A, Brookshire gets an F and Katy gets a B-. Each is graded against Texas places of its own size, so a small town and a big city can both earn an A.

  1. AWeston LakesTown, 4,217 people3 mi
  2. FBrookshireTown, 5,495 people7 mi
  3. B-KatySmall city, 25,184 people8 mi
  4. ACumingsTown, 2,535 people10 mi
  5. A+Cinco RanchSmall city, 18,611 people10 mi
  6. DWallisTown, 1,701 people11 mi

Fulshear in the Houston area

How it ranks among 125 places in the metro.

  1. 1A+Taylor Lake Village3,721 people25 mito downtown
  2. 2A+Bunker Hill Village3,829 people9 mito downtown
  3. 3A+West University Place14,982 people6 mito downtown
  4. 4A+Fulshear34,868 people31 mito downtown
  5. 5A+Southside Place1,706 people6 mito downtown
  6. 6A+Spring Valley Village4,290 people7 mito downtown
  7. 7A+Cinco Ranch18,611 people23 mito downtown

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Living in Fulshear: common questions

Is Fulshear, TX a good place to live?

Fulshear gets an overall grade of A+ and ranks 3rd of 192 Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people. It does best on errands and things to do and education levels, and trails on getting around. It is a strong pick for families, young professionals, retirees and remote workers.

How much does it cost to live in Fulshear?

Median rent in Fulshear is $1,952 a month, 39% higher than the Texas median. The median home is worth $572,700, 102% higher than the Texas median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.6x across Texas. With 20% down at a 7.28% rate, the monthly payment on a median home is about $3,968, including property tax.

Is Fulshear safe?

In 2025, Fulshear Police Department reported 46 violent crimes per 100,000 people, 88% lower than the Texas rate. Property crime was 224 per 100,000, 89% lower than the Texas rate.

Are the schools good in Fulshear?

We found 8 rated public school campuses inside Fulshear. 100% are rated A or B by the Texas Education Agency. Its schools score is 96 of 100 compared with other Texas cities of 10,000 to 50,000 people.

Does Fulshear flood?

FEMA rates river flooding risk in Fulshear as very high, and coastal flooding as not rated. Hazards rated high or very high here: river flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, heat waves, hail, wildfires and strong wind. Always check the flood map for a specific address before you buy.

What is the weather like in Fulshear?

Summers in Fulshear peak at about 94°F in July, and January nights fall to about 43°F. Expect around 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter, and 51 inches of rain.

How long is the commute in Fulshear?

The average one-way commute is 38 min, 42% higher than the Texas average. About 29% of workers work from home. It is about 31 miles from downtown Houston.

Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year and 2025 population estimates, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings, FBI Crime Data Explorer, FEMA National Risk Index, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, Overture Maps. Updated 2026-10-04. How we grade.