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About
Life in Fulshear
If you're considering Fulshear, understand you're moving to one of the Houston area's fastest-growing suburbs—the kind of place that's transformed dramatically in just a few years and continues changing rapidly. Schools are a real draw here, with both LCISD and KISD serving the area and offering solid programs, though you'll want to research which district your specific address falls under. The community skews family-oriented—over 60 percent of households have children—so you'll find a fairly traditional suburban atmosphere with local arts programming through Arts Fulshear and a growing sense of civic identity.
Fulshear at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Foreign-Born
31.4%
Broadband Internet
96.0%
of households
Population Growth
+297.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics31.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Fulshear: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Fulshear, the largest foreign-born group is from India (13.7%), and 16.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
34.8%
of residents
65 and Older
8.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
63.4%
anyone under 18
Married Couples
88.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.49
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Living
Rent, home values, and income in Fulshear
In Fulshear, home values are 102% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
30.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
90.0%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2016
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $502,151 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Fulshear
Unemployment in Fulshear is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Fulshear Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute37.8 min avg
How Fulshear residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Fulshear, most residents drive alone to work (64%), and 40% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 38 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 39 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Fulshear runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
45.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
223.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Fulshear Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fort Bend County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fort Bend County, which includes Fulshear, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,200 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $156,100 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fort Bend County, county-wide
Fulshear is about 4% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 32 miles from Fulshear) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Harris County, TX (32 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Fulshear has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/75°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.1"
Annual Snowfall
0.0"
Hot Days/Year
116
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
7
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
75
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 64°F | 43°F | 3.94" |
| Feb | 68°F | 48°F | 3.03" |
| Mar | 74°F | 54°F | 3.64" |
| Apr | 81°F | 60°F | 3.62" |
| May | 87°F | 68°F | 4.30" |
| Jun | 92°F | 74°F | 5.67" |
| Jul | 94°F | 76°F | 3.76" |
| Aug | 94°F | 76°F | 4.95" |
| Sep | 90°F | 71°F | 5.30" |
| Oct | 83°F | 62°F | 5.21" |
| Nov | 73°F | 53°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 66°F | 45°F | 3.27" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Fulshear
Uninsured
2.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Fulshear's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Memorial Hermann Katy Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.8 mi away · Katy
Oceans Behavioral Hospital of Katy
Psychiatric · 10 mi away · Katy
Oakbend Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Richmond
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education18.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Fulshear
Fulshear's student/teacher ratio is 18.1:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 74.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
7
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
74.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail, 91 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Fulshear
Fulshear has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail (91 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
El Camino Real de los Tejas National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
91 mi awayPublic Libraries in Fulshear
Fulshear Branch Library
6350 Gm Library Rd, Fulshear
Cities Near Fulshear
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Fulshear?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Fulshear FAQ
Is Fulshear, Texas safe?⌄
Fulshear's violent crime rate was 46 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 224 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Fulshear, Texas?⌄
Fulshear has an unemployment rate of 3.9%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
How is the commute in Fulshear, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Fulshear is 38 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from