CNN/Money Magazine has just honored Fort Bend County with the No. 5 ranking of all US counties in job growth. Having seen consistent growth over the last nine years, the county has risen one more step, up from the No. 6 spot last year and showing a 55% growth from 2000-2009!  The low regulatory and tax burdens of Texas overall help the area, and the population growth, low crime rate, and great area amenities like La Centerra, Brazos Town Center, and Sugar Land Town Square all draw attention and provide local family fun.

Fort Bend County has been a settled area since at the early 1820’s, and saw a dramatic growth from 2000-2004 of 28.5% - measured by the US Bureau of Census -which predicts the same or greater growth for the next measurement due soon.  And not only has the area seen high job and population growth, all while amenities grew, Fort Bend County has one of the lowest unemployment rates in the state.  

Congratulations Fort Bend County!

Source: The Fort Bend Star