Houston metro, TX relocation guide
Moving to Orchard, TX
$529,000Median listing price
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About Orchard
Orchard is a tiny rural city in western Fort Bend County on SH 36, surrounded by farmland and pasture. With just a few hundred residents, it is one of the county's smallest incorporated places: modest single-family homes, manufactured housing, and acreage properties dominate, with the town's water tower and small town center as its landmarks.
Home prices in Orchard
The median listing price in Orchard is $529,000.
Top places in Orchard
- Orchard water tower — town landmark (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Orchard town center (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Historic school plaque — marker of the town's educational history (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Surrounding farmland — cotton and hay fields typical of the Brazos valley.
Commuting from Orchard
- Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; SH 36 east to US-59/I-69, roughly 48 miles; longer in peak traffic).
Schools in Orchard
Public schools: Brazos 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.
Orchard FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Orchard, TX?
The median listing price in Orchard is $529,000. Median listing price · Movoto · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Orchard, TX?
Approximate drive to downtown Houston: ~50–60 minutes (approximate; SH 36 east to US-59/I-69, roughly 48 miles; longer in peak traffic). - Which school district serves Orchard, TX?
Orchard is served by Brazos Independent School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.