At a Glance
Median Income
$178,398
$62,708 per capita
Home Value
$546,200
Zillow: $499,162
Median Rent
$1,889/mo
22.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
58/100K
380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
68.4%
99.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.4%
2.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.3%
7.8% smoking rate
How Fulshear Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Fulshear's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Fulshear a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Fulshear residents earn a median household income of $178,398 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $62,708. The unemployment rate stands at 4.4% (22% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Fulshear is $546,200 , 94% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $499,162. Median rent is $1,889/month, with 22.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2015.
Safety & Crime
Fulshear reports 58 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 85% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 380/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
68.4% of adults in Fulshear hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(103% above the national average).
99.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Fulshear has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population26,986
Median Age37.4 yrs
Density2,089/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born28.2%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$178,398
Per Capita$62,708
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty2.0%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$546,200
Rent$1,889
Ownership91.1%
Zillow$499,162
Housing Units6,815
Rent Burden22.2%
Crime
F
Violent58/100K
Property380/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault54/100K
Burglary61/100K
Health
Obesity27.3%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking7.8%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain49.1 in/yr
Elevation112 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+68.4%
High School+99.2%
Graduate+28.7%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute39 min
Broadband95.1%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Fulshear was built in 2015.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
28.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.