Fort Bend County · Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land · population 54,629
Where Fulshear stands
At or near all-time high. population growing 34.2% per year.
Home value trajectory · last 10 years
Zillow ZHVI · monthlyLifestyle scores
Scores are heuristic estimates from population density, state, and known transit/walkable cities. Not based on a paid Walk Score / Transit Score API — see methodology for the formula.
Rent trajectory · last 5 years
Zillow ZORI · monthlyHome value vs rent · indexed to 100
Both rebased at first month of ZORI data (~2015)Rent vs buy
At a 19.7 price-to-rent ratio, Fulshear is in the 'depends on horizon' zone. Buy if you'll be there 5+ years and value flexibility on the home; rent if you might move, want zero maintenance friction, or expect rates to drop.
How the momentum score breaks down
methodology →Fulshear has been growing population at 34.2% per year while home values compounded +5.3% annually. Demand-driven appreciation — the kind that persists as long as people keep showing up, which they currently are.
Fulshear's bear case is the boring one: the cycle is real and any market that's run hard can stall. Watch for slowing population growth, rising days-on-market, or builder discounts as the early warning signals.
About Fulshear
Fulshear is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas, with an estimated population of 54,629. It anchors the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metro area. The population has grown 34.2% per year on average between 2020 and 2024 — among the faster-growing communities in the state. The median home value in Fulshear is $508,887 as of 2026-04, down 1.5% over the last 12 months. Over the last five years, home values have averaged +5.3% annual growth, with prices at or near the 5-year peak. Rents in Fulshear average $2,151 per month, roughly flat year-over-year (-0.9%). The composite momentum score is 63 of 100 (Rising). The market is healthy with prices supported by underlying demand.
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About Fulshear (Wikipedia)
Fulshear is a city in northwestern Fort Bend County, Texas, United States, and is located on the western edge of the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The population was 16,856 as of the 2020 census, and according to 2025 census estimates, the city is estimated to have a population of 64,630.
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City facts
Extracted from the Wikipedia infobox. Values may be slightly out of date relative to the latest sources.
Playbook
You're not in a frenzy but you're not getting bargains either. Make a competitive offer with normal inspection terms. Don't lowball — the listing will move with or without you.
Price at fair market value; expect movement in 30-45 days. Don't get clever with terms (rent-back, contingencies) — buyers in a Rising market have options.
Appreciation tailwind exists but cash flow requires discipline on price. Run the numbers conservatively and confirm rent comps before committing.
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Sources: Zillow ZHVI (home values), Zillow ZORI (rents), US Census ACS + place population. Updated when source agencies publish revisions.
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Local news & community
Latest news
- VIDEO: Fulshear police officer wrangles small alligatorCW39 Houston · 11h ago
- This Houston suburb is U.S.'s second-fastest growing city for 3rd straight yearHouston Chronicle · 6d ago
- Broad Discussion About Growth in Fulshear Sparked by Big Box Store PlansCovering Katy News · 2d ago
- Jordan High School (Fulshear, TX) BasketballMaxPreps · 2d ago
- Small cities in big Texas metro areas, including Fulshear, lead as the fastest growing municipalities in the USABC13 Houston · 6d ago
- ROUND UP: See who will serve on Fulshear City Council following redistricting, according to unofficial resultsCommunity Impact | News · 2w ago
Local chatter (Reddit)
Updated 2026-05-21 from Google News + Reddit RSS. Headlines link to original sources.
Local economy & environment
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