Fort Bend County is located in East Central Texas and is one of 12 counties in the Greater Houston region. Richmond, the county seat, is 28 miles west-southwest of Houston and at the center of the county. The county comprises 869 square miles of level to slightly rolling terrain. Property development, high-technology, oil and agribusiness are key industries. Transportation facilities include the Southern Pacific and the Santa Fe railroads, two commercial lines of motor-freight services and two airports for private and commercial aircraft. Major highways are U.S. Highway 59, which joins U.S. Highway 90 Alternate and runs northeast to southwest; Interstate 10, an east-west route through Katy; State Highway 6, north-south through Sugar Land; and State Highway 36, north-south through Rosenberg. Fort Bend County is home to Brazos Bend State Park covering over 4,800 acres.
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Katy offers proximity to the major companies along the Energy Corridor while also retaining the charm and living options of a suburban enclave.
When it comes to total population and workforce, the Katy area is one of the fastest growing submarkets in the Houston region. Located 30 minutes west of Downtown along the I-10 corridor, Katy has proven attractive for major distribution centers and manufacturing operations as well as a thriving crossroads for retailers. Couple that with a relatively low cost of living, excellent public schools, and abundant and growing housing options and it's clear why Katy rates high on many lists of most desirable cities.
Workforce within 5 miles: 107,900
Median area home value: $261,600
Median household income: $87,800
Sugar Land is a city in Fort Bend County, located in the southwestern part of Houston approximately 19 miles southwest of Downtown Houston. Sugar Land has grown rapidly alongside other edge cities around Houston, with large-scale development of master-planned communities contributing to population swells since the 1980s.
Sugar Land offers a strong economy through diversification and corporate vitality that is continually rrecognized on a national level for its business climate, excellent schools, rich amenities, and quality of life. As a regional employment center, with nearly 26 million square feet of commercial space, the City is home to high-profile corporations. There is a large energy industry presence, as well as a large number of international energy, software, engineering, and product firms.
Workforce within 5 miles: 364,300
Median area home value: $374,300
Median household income: $64,400
Katy offers proximity to the major companies along the Energy Corridor while also retaining the charm and living options of a suburban enclave.
When it comes to total population and workforce, the Katy area is one of the fastest growing submarkets in the Houston region. Located 30 minutes west of Downtown along the I-10 corridor, Katy has proven attractive for major distribution centers and manufacturing operations as well as a thriving crossroads for retailers. Couple that with a relatively low cost of living, excellent public schools, and abundant and growing housing options and it's clear why Katy rates high on many lists of most desirable cities.
Workforce within 5 miles: 107,900
Median area home value: $261,600
Median household income: $87,800
Sugar Land is a city in Fort Bend County, located in the southwestern part of Houston approximately 19 miles southwest of Downtown Houston. Sugar Land has grown rapidly alongside other edge cities around Houston, with large-scale development of master-planned communities contributing to population swells since the 1980s.
Sugar Land offers a strong economy through diversification and corporate vitality that is continually rrecognized on a national level for its business climate, excellent schools, rich amenities, and quality of life. As a regional employment center, with nearly 26 million square feet of commercial space, the City is home to high-profile corporations. There is a large energy industry presence, as well as a large number of international energy, software, engineering, and product firms.
Workforce within 5 miles: 364,300
Median area home value: $374,300
Median household income: $64,400
From energy and life sciences to manufacturing and aerospace, the Houston region offers a dynamic infrastructure to support a number of thriving core industries.
Houston offers a highly competitive business environment at a favorable cost. State and local incentives as well as a favorable tax structure make this region an attractive place to do business for companies of all sizes.
Houston offers a highly educated and ever-growing workforce skilled in both traditional and emerging industries.
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