Skip to content

Houston Area Guide

Homes for sale in Fulshear, TX: Fulshear area guide

Fulshear in northwest Fort Bend County grew from 16,856 residents in 2020 to an estimated 64,630 in 20251.

16,85612020 census
64,63012025 estimate
Fort Bend Co.1County

History

An Old Three Hundred family

Churchill Fulshear was one of Stephen F. Austin's original colonists1.

New construction

Rapid growth means many new master-planned communities.

Special districts

Check MUD and other taxing units.

Buyer notes

Commute west of Houston

Compare drive times to the Energy Corridor and Katy.

Location

Where Fulshear sits

Fulshear is at FM 359 and FM 1093 in northwestern Fort Bend County. Downtown Houston is about 33 miles east, and Interstate 10 at Brookshire is about 7 miles north1.

Schools

School districts

Fulshear is served by Lamar Consolidated ISD and Katy ISD1. The district depends on the address, so confirm it with the TEA School District Locator2.

Taxes

Property taxes and MUDs

Look up the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District record for each home to see every taxing unit, including any MUD3. After you buy, file for the homestead exemption; school districts must give $140,0004.

Common Questions

Fulshear, TX: common questions

Who can help me buy or sell a home in Fulshear, TX?

Nancy “Peaches” Brown, a realtor with LoKation Real Estate, helps buyers and sellers in Fulshear, TX and the greater Houston area. Use the contact page to send a request and she will reply to set a time.

What should I check before buying a home in Fulshear?

Confirm the city or county jurisdiction, the school assignment for the exact address and the FEMA flood map panel before you make an offer.

How fast is Fulshear growing?

From 16,856 in 2020 to about 64,630 in 20251.

Which county?

Fort Bend1.

How do you say it?

FUUL-sher1.

Which school district serves Fulshear?

Lamar Consolidated ISD and Katy ISD both serve Fulshear1. Confirm by address.

How far is Fulshear from downtown Houston?

About 33 miles west of downtown Houston1.

Where do I look up Fulshear property taxes?

On the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District site, which lists the taxing units for each property3.

Keep Exploring

Nearby area guides

Sources

Where these facts come from

Figures change. Verify details for a specific address with the official source before you decide.

  1. Fulshear, Texas, Wikipedia (accessed 2026-10-15).
  2. School District Locator, Texas Education Agency (accessed 2026-10-17).
  3. Fort Bend Central Appraisal District, Fort Bend Central Appraisal District (accessed 2026-10-17).
  4. Property tax exemptions, Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts (accessed 2026-10-17).