Centrally located in Fort Bend County and less than 30 miles from downtown Houston, Rosenberg has experienced rapid development and a population boom. Since 2010, the population has increased by about 70%, to 40,000. "It has small-town appeal, but it is growing rapidly," says Rosenberg resident Sherri Horn, a Realtor with Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Gary Greene. "Everything else [in the region] is built up, so everyone is building in Rosenberg now." The city may be changing, but that small-town charm can still be found in Historic Downtown Rosenberg, a designated cultural district with quaint 1880s buildings housing local businesses.
Many locals work in education, retail, health care and manufacturing jobs in the county. Frito Lay, Inc., the Lamar Consolidated School District and Texana Center, a social services agency, are among the city's largest employers. Others commute to nearby Sugar Land and Houston via Interstate 69.
Downtown Rosenberg is a vibrant and historic district in the heart of the city.
The Rosenberg Railroad Museum is a non-profit organization that preserves railroad history.
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Rosenberg is exploding with new development
City data shows 50% of Rosenberg's 108 square miles are still undeveloped, which is striking, considering over half the homes on the market are new construction. "There's an influx of people moving in from states like California, New York and New Jersey," Horn says. "[And] there's room for everyone." One of the newest developments is Brookewater, an 850-acre master-planned community surrounded by over 200 acres of parks. It is slated to have 2,400 single-family homes as well as an elementary school. Another is Evergreen, a new community from builder DR Horton with a variety of community amenities. The mixed-use Reserve at Brazos Town Center arrived in the early 2000s and is still expanding. Residents live within steps of 100 acres of retail, restaurants, entertainment, parks and trails. Older homes are mostly midcentury ranch-style houses that tend to be close to downtown. The city's median home price increased by 9% between 2023 and 2024 and is roughly $325,000, on par with the state median.
Rosenberg is known for its friendly and welcoming community.
New builds bring a new feel, offering plenty of windows for natural light in Rosenberg.
Sunset Park is the perfect place to relax in Houston.
Bob's Taco Shop is a local favorite mexican food restaurant in Rosenberg.
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Brazos Town Center is a major shopping district in Rosenberg
Antique shops, independent boutiques and local restaurants can be found in the Historic Downtown, where colorful street murals decorate buildings. The Art League of Fort Bend hosts community art events and is just across from the Rosenberg Railroad Museum, which abuts the railroad tracks that run through the city. The mixed-use Brazos Town Center is a 2 million-square-foot shopping, dining and entertainment mecca at the intersection of U.S. Route 59 and Grand Parkway.
Rosenberg Railroad Museum is dedicated to upholding the area’s rich history in the railroad.
Rosenberg offers many unique antique shops in its downtown area.
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Seabourn Creek Nature Park is the largest in the city
Over a quarter of Rosenberg residents can walk to a park in 10 minutes. Seabourn Creek Nature Park is the largest in the city at over 200 acres. It's on the Great Texas Coastal Birding Trail and offers a disc golf course, a 3-mile walking trail and a large fishing pond. The park also has a new Arboretum and education center after receiving a $75,000 grant in 2022. The Rosenberg National Little League plays at the Seabourn Creek Regional Sports Complex. Brazos Park is a popular pickleball spot on the banks of the Brazos River.
Seabourne Creek Nature Park in Houston is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts.
Seabourne Creek Sports Complex boasts several baseball fields.
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Events that bring Rosenberg's residents together
Seabourn Creek Nature Park hosts several city events, including April's Fish-tastic Kid's Fishing Tournament. The Fort Bend County Fair in fall, spring's Downtown Wine and Beer Walk, Cinco de Mayo and November's Fall Fest, with live music and a petting zoo, are other events that tie the community together.
Texas State Technical College, top-rated school district
Lamar Consolidated Independent School District serves the city, earning an A rating from Niche. Its schools are designed for smaller populations to allow for more student participation. Texas State Technical College in Rosenberg offers training in fast-growing industries, including business and healthcare. Within a 50-mile radius of the city, there are over 25 colleges and universities.
Terry High School is in Rosenberg, Texas, part of Lamar CISD.
Bowie Elementary serves over 1,000 students in grades Pre-K to 5th.
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Highways leading to Houston
Grand Parkway — Houston's outermost loop — Route 59 and Interstate 69 pass through Rosenberg. Fort Bend County offers park-and-ride transit from the fairgrounds in south Rosenberg to Houston's Texas Medical Center and Greenway Plaza area. Memorial Hermann Medical Group's team of physicians provides primary and specialty care in Rosenberg, and there are more medical facilities and hospitals nearby in Richmond and Sugarland. William P. Hobby Airport is the closer of the two Houston area airports, about 40 miles away. George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 55 miles away.
Rosenberg's crime is trending downward
Rosenberg Police's annual police reports show property crimes are its highest category, and they dropped significantly from 2023 to 2024. Violent crimes also saw a significant decrease during that time.
Hurricane season starts in June and ends in November. The last one to hit Rosenberg was Beryl, a Category 1, in 2024. Emergency rescue services were leveraged during significant flooding on several residential streets, and around 3 million people across the metro area lost power. Triple-digit heat followed the storm, leading the city of Houston to open cooling centers. Rosenberg sprays to keep mosquitoes at bay during hot, humid months. Winters are mild.
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