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Orchard, Texas

city · Fort Bend County (primary) , Galveston County

At a glance

338
Population
$231,300
Median home value (all homes)
24% below U.S. median
$380,844
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$1,205/mo
Median rent
11% below U.S. median
$54,583
Median household income
31% below U.S. median
32.4 min
Average commute
65.6%
Homes with broadband
99.45%
Locations with fiber available
0%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing6% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities5% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost7% above
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college23 mi
Nearest community college20 mi
Nearest technical college21 mi
High school graduates73.9%
College graduates8.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

county Fort Bend Economic Development Council
Fort Bend County Economic Opportunity & Development works with new and existing businesses to promote economic opportunities in Fort Bend County and provides incentives such as tax abatements, tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZ), and county assistance districts. The department partners with communities and stakeholders to support prosperity and economic growth.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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