The Town FilesWeston Lakes, Texas
City in Fort Bend County · population 3,853 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $673,600
- Household income
- $145,394
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 47.8
Weston Lakes is a city of 3,853 people in Fort Bend County, Texas. The median home is worth $673,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for families than 100% of Texas towns, more upscale than 98% of Texas towns, better for retirees than 95% of Texas towns.
How Weston Lakes ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Weston Lakes is worth $673,600, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $145,394, which is more affordable than 8% of Texas towns. 100.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Weston Lakes | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $673,600 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | — | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $145,394 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 100.0% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 2006 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Weston Lakes
| People | Weston Lakes | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.8 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.7% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 56.3% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.6% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 5.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.1% | — |
| Work from home | 21.0% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 38.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.0% | 89.2% |
Weather in Weston Lakes
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.9°F. About 51.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 116 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 7 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weston Lakes since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 21, 1992 about 8.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 26, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on May 9, 2019.
Severe weather in Fort Bend County since 1996
Fort Bend County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County had 251,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,566 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Weston Lakes itself the ACS puts it at 0%.
Towns near Weston Lakes
- Fulshear, TX3.6 mi · 16,856 people · home $572,700
- Brookshire, TX8.7 mi · 5,066 people · home $159,300
- Rosenberg, TX9.9 mi · 38,282 people · home $219,100
- Katy, TX10.7 mi · 21,894 people · home $401,700
- Richmond, TX11.5 mi · 11,627 people · home $231,500
- Cinco Ranch, TX11.7 mi · 16,899 people · home $475,600
- Pecan Grove, TX12.2 mi · 22,782 people · home $383,500
- Sealy, TX15.7 mi · 6,839 people · home $261,100
Weston Lakes questions
Is Weston Lakes, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Weston Lakes scores better for retirees than 95% of Texas towns and quieter than 72%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.8).
How much does a house cost in Weston Lakes?
The median owner-occupied home in Weston Lakes is valued at $673,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $145,394, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Weston Lakes?
July highs average 94.2°F and January lows 42.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Weston Lakes get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Weston Lakes since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 21, 1992. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)