Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Arcola, TX
$337,000Median listing price
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About Arcola
Arcola is a small city in eastern Fort Bend County along FM 521, just south of Fresno and the Sienna master-planned community. It has a rural-to-suburban feel: older modest single-family homes and manufactured housing near the original townsite, with newer subdivisions spreading in from the growth along the SH 288 corridor.
Home prices in Arcola
The median listing price in Arcola is $337,000.
Top places in Arcola
- Arcola historic markers — three Texas historical markers in town (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Town welcome sign on FM 521 — classic small-town entry marker (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Nearby Sienna — large master-planned community just north with shopping, dining, and recreation.
Commuting from Arcola
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~30–40 minutes (approximate; FM 521 / SH 6 north to SH 288, roughly 25 miles; longer in peak traffic).
Schools in Arcola
Public schools: Fort Bend Independent School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Arcola FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Arcola, TX?
The median listing price in Arcola is $337,000. Median listing price · Movoto · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Arcola, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~30–40 minutes (approximate; FM 521 / SH 6 north to SH 288, roughly 25 miles; longer in peak traffic). - Which school district serves Arcola, TX?
Arcola is served by Fort Bend Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.