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Fort Bend County, TX market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Fort Bend County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 975,191
- +17.4% since 2020
- Households
- 292,713
- Median household income
- $114,041
- +16.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $374,500
- Jobs located here
- 248,090
- Highest market score
- 97
- Landscaping and lawn care, #1 of 1,493 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 975,191 people live in Fort Bend County, in 292,713 households. Population estimates put the population change in Fort Bend County from 2020 to 2025 at +17.4%, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Fort Bend County is $114,041 a year, 41% above the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 16.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Fort Bend County spend the most on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on medical and dental services (107, still above the U.S.).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Fort Bend County are for landscaping and lawn care companies (97); electricians (95); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (91). Fort Bend County ranks #1 of 1,493 scored counties for landscaping and lawn care companies.
Fort Bend County is part of the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area. For its number of households, Fort Bend County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for dry cleaners (77% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for laundromats (63% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Fort Bend County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Fort Bend County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Landscaping and lawn care | 97 | #1 of 1,493 | 81 | 2.8 | $6.6M | 226 | 111 |
| Electricians | 95 | #1 of 1,160 | 39 | 1.3 | $27M | 224 | 106 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 91 | #4 of 1,771 | 205 | 7.0 | $2.6M | 155 | 267 |
| Veterinarians | 91 | #10 of 1,485 | 84 | 2.9 | $4.1M | 150 | 67 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 90 | #3 of 1,461 | 79 | 2.7 | $4.3M | 171 | 52 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 90 | #12 of 1,327 | 54 | 1.8 | $5.8M | 187 | 42 |
| Chiropractors | 86 | #15 of 1,490 | 116 | 4.0 | $3.5M | 145 | 54 |
| Pet businesses | 86 | #18 of 2,200 | 242 | 8.3 | $1.4M | 161 | 146 |
| Laundromats | 86 | #26 of 785 | 17 | 0.6 | $40.9M | 327 | 21 |
| Tire shops | 86 | #34 of 1,530 | 83 | 2.8 | $3.8M | 150 | 32 |
| Auto repair shops | 85 | #51 of 2,378 | 458 | 15.6 | $680K | 153 | 200 |
| Auto repair and car care | 85 | #52 of 2,401 | 753 | 25.7 | $414K | 154 | 301 |
| Grocery stores | 81 | #168 of 2,070 | 152 | 5.2 | $13.4M | 144 | 131 |
| Pet stores | 80 | #54 of 974 | 60 | 2.0 | $5.7M | 126 | 27 |
| Funeral homes | 80 | #66 of 1,472 | 23 | 0.8 | $1.5M | 228 | 11 |
| House cleaning | 79 | #45 of 847 | 88 | 3.0 | $6.1M | 95 | 105 |
| Physical therapy | 79 | #79 of 1,422 | 112 | 3.8 | $3.6M | 150 | 103 |
| Pest control | 78 | #35 of 699 | 36 | 1.2 | $14.9M | 145 | 51 |
| Pizza | 78 | #116 of 2,090 | 179 | 6.1 | $7.9M | 155 | 636 |
| Property management | 77 | #52 of 910 | 45 | 1.5 | Index only | 212 | 166 |
| Gas stations | 77 | #218 of 2,358 | 316 | 10.8 | $3M | 125 | 378 |
| Home repair trades | 76 | #95 of 2,057 | 454 | 15.5 | $2.3M | 95 | 361 |
| Car washes and detailing | 76 | #110 of 1,451 | 96 | 3.3 | $3.2M | 129 | 48 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 74 | #283 of 2,405 | 1,647 | 56.3 | $856K | 129 | 532 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 74 | #308 of 2,402 | 378 | 12.9 | $5.4M | 158 | 374 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 73 | #43 of 479 | 24 | 0.8 | $13M | 94 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 73 | #127 of 1,177 | 126 | 4.3 | $8.3M | 99 | 62 |
| Convenience stores | 73 | #340 of 2,261 | 156 | 5.3 | $13M | 165 | 243 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 72 | #312 of 2,222 | 392 | 13.4 | $3.6M | 118 | 636 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 72 | #348 of 2,405 | 2,890 | 98.7 | $488K | 131 | 1,401 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 71 | #81 of 777 | 60 | 2.0 | $5.4M | 133 | 105 |
| Gyms | 71 | #212 of 1,792 | 233 | 8.0 | $1.4M | 107 | 105 |
| Barbershops | 71 | #213 of 1,356 | 158 | 5.4 | $2.1M | 110 | 18 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 71 | #355 of 2,087 | 430 | 14.7 | $1.6M | 127 | 183 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 70 | #221 of 1,707 | 289 | 9.9 | $3.6M | 76 | 193 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 70 | #305 of 2,063 | 283 | 9.7 | $5M | 134 | 226 |
| Insurance agencies | 68 | #530 of 2,272 | 454 | 15.5 | $1.8M | 140 | 321 |
| Child care and preschools | 66 | #370 of 1,611 | 204 | 7.0 | $999K | 100 | 235 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 65 | #546 of 2,210 | 629 | 21.5 | $1.1M | 126 | 261 |
| Hair salons | 63 | #550 of 2,339 | 694 | 23.7 | $471K | 110 | 224 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 60 | #602 of 2,088 | 473 | 16.2 | $686K | 104 | 276 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 59 | #104 of 325 | 16 | 0.5 | $25.2M | 103 | 40 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 57 | #671 of 1,889 | 362 | 12.4 | $3.9M | 94 | 244 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 57 | #706 of 2,176 | 788 | 26.9 | Index only | 123 | 341 |
| Home inspectors | 56 | #153 of 415 | 28 | 1.0 | Index only | 72 | 27 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 56 | #322 of 887 | 154 | 5.3 | Index only | 88 | 62 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 54 | #561 of 1,334 | 180 | 6.1 | $1.8M | 89 | 171 |
| Real estate | 54 | #885 of 2,229 | 1,015 | 34.7 | Index only | 120 | 675 |
| Nail salons | 52 | #644 of 1,328 | 282 | 9.6 | $1.2M | 69 | 72 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 51 | #1,135 of 2,385 | 1,573 | 53.7 | $208K | 98 | 430 |
| Spas and skin care | 49 | #932 of 1,769 | 403 | 13.8 | $812K | 93 | 109 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 48 | #912 of 1,656 | 285 | 9.7 | $1.4M | 79 | 763 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 48 | #1,298 of 2,394 | 2,468 | 84.3 | $163K | 107 | 1,595 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 45 | #805 of 1,302 | 177 | 6.0 | $2.3M | 73 | 96 |
| Dry cleaners | 44 | #316 of 507 | 67 | 2.3 | $10.4M | 66 | 57 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 39 | #1,343 of 1,886 | 527 | 18.0 | $764K | 78 | 539 |
Household spending in Fort Bend County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $311.5M | $1,064 | 111 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $944.1M | $3,225 | 124 |
| Food away from home | $1.4B | $4,814 | 118 |
| Groceries | $2B | $6,934 | 110 |
| Personal care products and services | $327.1M | $1,118 | 111 |
| Child care and other personal services | $203.8M | $696 | 120 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $324.5M | $1,109 | 113 |
| Medical and dental services | $402.6M | $1,376 | 107 |
| Pets | $343.1M | $1,172 | 129 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $695.6M | $2,376 | 116 |
| Vehicle insurance | $796.8M | $2,722 | 139 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.1B | $3,591 | 119 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $535M | $1,828 | 129 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $5.3B | $18,089 | 109 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Fort Bend County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 975,191+17.4% since 2020
- Households
- 292,713
- Median age
- 38.0
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 77%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 862 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,037
- Median household income
- $114,041+16.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $145,132
- Median home value
- $374,500
- Jobs located here
- 248,090
- Daytime population
- 729,530Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Fort Bend County, TX growing?
Population estimates put Fort Bend County at 975,191 people in 2025, up 17.4% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 292,713 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 16.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Fort Bend County, TX spend?
Households in Fort Bend County spend about $5.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2B on groceries and $1.4B on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Fort Bend County runs highest on vehicle insurance (an index of 139, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on medical and dental services (107, still above the U.S.).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Fort Bend County, TX?
Of the business types scored in Fort Bend County, landscaping and lawn care companies (97); electricians (95); and lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (91) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For landscaping and lawn care companies, that ranks #1 of 1,493 scored counties.
How does Fort Bend County, TX compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Fort Bend County is $114,041, 41% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 17.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $374,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for dry cleaners (77% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for laundromats (63% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Fort Bend County, each ranked against other counties.
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