salaryRent is higher than in 88% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 97% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 37.8 minutes each way. Most homes (90%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 74.8% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $104,960 a year. That is $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 399 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Fulshear?
Share of households by yearly income. 77.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Fulshear
| Size | Fulshear | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 2 bedrooms | $1,891 | $1,509 |
| 4 bedrooms | $3,500+ | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Fulshear overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Fulshear, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Fulshear
Life in Fulshear
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Fulshear?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,350 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $572,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $57,270 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Fulshear, TX?
Renting in Fulshear costs a median of about $2,624 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Fulshear?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $104,960 a year, or $50 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Fulshear cheap or expensive?
Fulshear is rated Cheap: rent takes 15.6% of the typical household income of $201,717. It ranks 399th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Fulshear?
The median homeowner in Fulshear pays $10,000+ a year in property taxes, about 1.75% of the median home value.
Is Fulshear more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Fulshear?
The median home value in Fulshear is $572,700, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
34,868 people live in Fulshear. Numbers are typical (middle) values.