Howdy! Are you on the hunt for new neighbors?
Moving can be an exciting yet stressful venture, but relocating cross country adds an element of uncertainty that can be hard to shake.
According to the Census Bureau, in 2019, more than 500,000 people relocated to the state of Texas. Of those 500,000 new residents, many planted their roots in the beautiful Fort Bend County.
Fort Bend, located about 40 minutes southwest of Houston, was ranked 2022 Best Places to Live in the U.S. based on data from the U.S. Census, FBI, BLS, CDC, and other sources.
Fort Bend County encompasses Cinco Ranch, Fulshear, Simonton, Orchard, Kendleton, Beasley, Needville, Fairchilds, Rosenberg, Richmond, Pecan Grove, Greatwood, Sugar Land, Mission Bend, Guy, and Sienna Plantation. This area is rapidly growing and offers endless opportunities, top-rated education, diversity, and southern hospitality.
Whether it’s a job, family or the need for new scenery driving your desire to relocate, here are a few reasons you should make Fort Bend your new home.
- Warmer Weather and Humidity: Weather conditions can vary widely, but what will always be a constant in Fort Bend is the warm weather, mild winters, and HOT summers. On average, temperatures sit in the upper 90s in the summer and mid-60s in the winter. Not to mention, Fort Bend is about 50 miles away from the Gulf of Mexico, so short rain showers tend to pop up quite often. If warmer weather is your MO, then this is the place for you.
- Low Taxes in Texas: Let’s face it, no one really wants to pay taxes. While Texas, and specifically Fort Bend, has higher property taxes than some other states, the benefit of living in Texas is that you do not have to pay income taxes or vehicle property taxes like in other states. You might be wondering, “Who benefits the most from having no income taxes?” Business owners, of course. So maybe it’s time to start your own business once you relocate to Fort Bend.
- Foodies Welcome: Ranked the tenth-largest county in Texas, Fort Bend is filled with beautifully diverse people bringing food from all walks of life. Fort Bend is the perfect blend between small-town living and city life which encourages the desire for Farm to Table locally grown food choices alongside award-winning must-try restaurants that you will not find anywhere else.
- Booming Economy: According to a 2021 article in the Community Impact Newspaper, Fort Bend has surpassed 859,000 people and will grow to have a million people in the next couple of years. Fort Bend has grown and continues to grow alongside its economy. With major employers such as Shell, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Dell ExxonMobil, and tech employers nearby, the opportunities for residents are endless.
- Community, Education & Entertainment Galore: Fort Bend is known for its tree-lined master-planned neighborhoods, world-class entertainment venues, and highly sought-after education systems. Fort Bend truly has any and everything you could possibly need between the sporting events on the weekends, retail therapy during the week, and daily walks through one of the many lush parks.
If you feel like it’s time to relocate, you can reach out to one of our many Keller Williams agents with years of experience helping people transition near or far to Fort Bend County. Click the link below to discover why Fort Bend County is the best place to call home.
Here is a quick link (https://www.texas.gov/moving-to-texas/) to use once you move here to help you obtain a new license, register your vehicle, and register to vote.
