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Living in
Sienna.
Sienna is an unincorporated community in Fort Bend County, TX. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Sienna
If you're considering Sienna, understand upfront that you're looking at a suburban Houston lifestyle centered on family and community amenities rather than urban walkability. Your commute to downtown Houston will average 35 minutes, and the car culture is real here—this is sprawling Texas suburbia, so you'll be driving for groceries, dining out, and most activities. That said, schools are strong (Fort Bend ISD with new facilities like Alyssa Ferguson Elementary and Almeta Crawford High School opening in 2023), the job market is stable with 4.2% unemployment, and 64% of residents hold college degrees, creating a well-educated community feel.
Sienna at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
35.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
1.5%
Foreign-Born
14.3%
Broadband Internet
98.9%
of households
Median household income
Demographics14.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Sienna: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Sienna, the largest foreign-born group is from India (16.3%), and 7.3% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
33.8%
of residents
65 and Older
8.6%
of residents
Households with Kids
59.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
6.3%
of households
Married Couples
82.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.46
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 Livingrent 102% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Sienna
In Sienna, rent runs 102% above the TX average, and home values are 66% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
7.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
5.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Homeowners
96.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2010
median year built
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Sienna
Unemployment in Fort Bend County, which includes Sienna, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Sienna: Fort Bend County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Fort Bend County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Sienna is about 3% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Sienna Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute35.9 min avg
How Sienna residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Sienna, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 21% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 18 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 36 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 64% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, which covers Sienna, runs 64% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
119.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
760.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
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 Sienna, 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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fort Bend County, county-wide
Sienna is about 3% of Fort Bend County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality35 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Brazoria County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Sienna) is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
35
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
62
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Brazoria County, TX (22 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Sienna has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
122
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
8
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 43°F | 4.12" |
| Feb | 67°F | 47°F | 3.04" |
| Mar | 72°F | 53°F | 3.43" |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 3.63" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 4.93" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 4.63" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 3.81" |
| Aug | 93°F | 74°F | 4.47" |
| Sep | 89°F | 70°F | 4.88" |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 5.24" |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 4.05" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 3.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Sienna
Uninsured
6.1%
of residents
No hospitals inside Sienna's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Houston Healthcare Pearland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Pearland
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Sugar Land
Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.5 mi away · Sugar Land
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.
Education18.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Sienna
Sienna's student/teacher ratio is 18.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 66.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
66.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Sienna (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,886 students · in-state tuition $40,680 · 49% graduate · median earnings $60,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 609 students · in-state tuition $15,436 · 31% graduate · median earnings $38,538 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 95 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Sienna
Sienna has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (95 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
95 mi awayCities Near Sienna
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Sienna?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Sienna FAQ
Is Sienna, Texas affordable?⌄
Sienna's median rent is $2,837/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $177,837/year. Median home value is $470,100.
Is Sienna, Texas safe?⌄
Sienna is policed by the Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 119 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 761 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Sienna, Texas?⌄
Fort Bend County, which includes Sienna, has an unemployment rate of 4.3%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Sienna, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Sienna is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,837/month and median household income is $177,837/year. The median home value is $470,100. About 8% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Sienna, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Sienna is 36 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