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Simonton, TX

City in Fort Bend County, Texas.

Population

914

Land area

2.4sq mi

People per sq mi

389

ZIP codes

0

Simonton and its ZIP codes

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Simonton at a glance

  • Simonton is about 3.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $109,375, 39% above the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $390,500 (38% above Texas).

Local data for Simonton, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Simonton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$109,375

Poverty rate

11.5%

Median home value

$390,500

Homeownership

96.9%

Bachelor's or higher

29.2%

Median age

40.1

Average commute

40.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (245), German Americans (109), Irish Americans (63).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fort Bend County. PPP loans are for Simonton.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$63,472

260,929 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$75,721

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.88B

FY 2026, $5,927 per person

Fort Bend County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Simonton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone76.3%
  • Carpooled3.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
  • Worked from home19.8%

Average one-way commute: 40.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Simonton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: lightning

Storm events since 1996

406

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

39,537

15.4% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 42°F

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Simonton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

29.2%

U.S. 33.3% -4.1 pts

Diabetes

9.9%

U.S. 12.1% -2.2 pts

Smoking

8.3%

U.S. 12.8% -4.5 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

9.1%

U.S. 11.1% -2.0 pts

Cities near Simonton

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Weston LakesCity3.2 mi2.7
FulshearCity4.6 mi12.9
OrchardCity5.8 mi0.4
Brazos CountryCity6 mi2
WallisCity6.4 mi1.5
South FrydekCity6.5 mi1.8
BrookshireCity6.8 mi4.3
PattisonCity9.1 mi3.5
San FelipeTown11 mi8.4
KatyCity12 mi15.3
SealyCity12 mi11.7
East BernardCity12 mi3.8
CumingsCensus-designated place13 mi1.8
BeasleyCity14 mi1.1
RosenbergCity14 mi37.6
Cinco RanchCensus-designated place14 mi4.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Simonton, TX in?
Simonton is in Fort Bend County, Texas.
What is the population of Simonton, TX?
About 914 people live in Simonton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Simonton?
Nearby places include Weston Lakes (3.2 mi), Fulshear (4.6 mi), Orchard (5.8 mi), Brazos Country (6 mi), Wallis (6.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023