Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Kendleton, TX
$166,000Median listing price
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About Kendleton
Kendleton is a small, historically significant city in southwestern Fort Bend County on SH 36, founded after the Civil War by formerly enslaved people and long known as a center of Black ranching and farming heritage. Today it is a quiet rural community of modest homes, churches, and acreage, with very low housing prices.
Home prices in Kendleton
The median listing price in Kendleton is $166,000.
Top places in Kendleton
- Kendleton City Hall (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Kendleton water tower — small-town landmark (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Henry Green House — historic home (shown in the Commons photos below).
Commuting from Kendleton
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; SH 36 north to US-59/I-69, roughly 45 miles; longer in peak traffic).
Schools in Kendleton
Public schools: Lamar Consolidated 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.
Kendleton FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Kendleton, TX?
The median listing price in Kendleton is $166,000. Median listing price · Movoto · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Kendleton, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; SH 36 north to US-59/I-69, roughly 45 miles; longer in peak traffic). - Which school district serves Kendleton, TX?
Kendleton is served by Lamar Consolidated 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.