Fort Bend County, Texas
Richmond Real Estate and Local Guide
Richmond is the county seat of Fort Bend County, a historic town on the Brazos River southwest of Houston with a preserved 19th-century downtown district. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Richmond best.
About the area
Living in Richmond, TX
County seat of Fort Bend County and one of the 19 cities first incorporated by the Republic of Texas in 1837.
The housing market
Homes in Richmond
- About 60% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, reflecting a mix of ownership and rentals typical of a county seat.
- Roughly 56% of housing units are single-family detached homes, with the balance in multifamily and other housing types.
- The median home value is about $229,800.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Richmond home
Fort Bend Museum
History museum in Richmond's historic district with docent-led tours of the 1840s Long-Smith Cottage and 1905 Moore Home
Morton Cemetery
Pioneer cemetery founded in 1825 and burial site of Jane Long and Mirabeau Lamar
George Ranch Historical Park
480-acre living history park in Fort Bend County southeast of town
George Park
City park with ball fields, a walking trail, pavilion, and playground
Wessendorff Park
Downtown city park that hosts free outdoor film screenings and events
Neighborhoods
Richmond areas to know
Hillcrest
Neighborhood noted as one of the wealthiest in the city
Winston Terrace
Mid-20th-century residential area with homes built mainly from 1940 to 1965
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.