Cumings, TX — City Data, Demographics & Statistics
Fort Bend County · Texas
City DNA
A unique fingerprint for Cumings based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.
Quick Stats
Population
2,343
2023 ACS
Median Income
$131,459
2023
Median Home Value
$301,300
2023
Median Rent
N/A
2023
Median Age
36.4
Unemployment
17.8%
Cost of Living Index
187.7
100 = national avg
Cumings is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas, with a population of 2,343 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Cumings is one of the communities in Texas.
The median household income in Cumings is $131,459, and the median home value is $301,300. The cost of living index is 187.7 (where 100 = national average). The unemployment rate is 17.8%, and the median age is 36.4 years.
People & Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Population
Total Population
2,343
Male
1,185
50.6%
Female
1,158
49.4%
Median Age
36.4
Education & Household
Bachelor's or Higher
33.5%
High School or Higher
42.7%
Foreign Born
7.7%
Veterans
1.9%
Married
54.5%
Avg Household Size
3.9
Marital Status by Age
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
0.703
Simpson's Index (0-1)
Largest Group
Black
33.2%
Foreign Born
7.7%
Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.
Hispanic/Latino
14.7%
344 people
Not Hispanic/Latino
85.3%
Hispanic/Latino Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Asian Detail
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Languages Spoken
Total Speakers (5+)
2,273
English Only
84.7%
#1 Non-English Language
Chinese
229 speakers
Limited English
12.2%
Language Distribution
English Proficiency
Speaks English Very Well
87.8%
Limited English Proficiency
12.2%
Veterans & Military
Total Veterans
45
1.9% of population
Disability Rate
0.0%
Period of Service
Veteran Age Distribution
Male Veterans
45
100.0%
Disability Status
Without Disability
45
Disability Rate
0.0%
Ancestry & Heritage
Total Reporting Ancestry
682
#1 Ancestry
American
25.0% (585)
#2 Ancestry
English
2.0% (46)
#3 Ancestry
German
1.7% (41)
Top 5 Ancestries
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Families & Households
Total Households
598
Family Households
576
96.3%
Married Couples
554
92.6%
Non-Family Households
22
3.7%
Single Mother Households
0
0.0%
Single Father Households
22
3.7%
Living Alone
0
0.0%
Children Under 18
Total Children
762
In Married Couple
762
100.0%
With Single Mother
0
0.0%
With Single Father
0
0.0%
Family Income
Median Family Income
$131,608
Married Couple Income
$131,757
Avg Family Size
3.9
Grandparents w/ Grandchildren
197
Grandparents Responsible
0
Economy
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Overview
Median Household Income
$131,459
+80% vs national
Per Capita Income
$42,417
+14% vs national
Poverty Rate
0.0%
-100% vs national
Gini Index
0.2371
0 = perfect equality
Unemployment
17.8%
+242% vs national
SNAP Recipients
38.5%
of households
How Cumings Compares
Cumings vs Similar Cities
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Cumings is highlighted.
Median Household Income
Cumings, TX has a median household income of $131,459, making it the 2,022nd highest median household income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Cumings has a higher median household income than 93% of all the cities we measured.
Per Capita Income
Cumings, TX has a per capita income of $42,417, making it the 7,300th highest per capita income out of 28,123 cities in our database. This means that Cumings has a higher per capita income than 74% of all the cities we measured.
Poverty Rate
Cumings, TX has a poverty rate of 0.0%, making it the 28,681st highest poverty rate out of 31,262 cities in our database. This means that Cumings has a higher poverty rate than 8% of all the cities we measured.
Unemployment Rate
Cumings, TX has a unemployment rate of 17.8%, making it the 1,366th highest unemployment rate out of 31,012 cities in our database. This means that Cumings has a higher unemployment rate than 96% of all the cities we measured.
Where Do You Stack Up?
Enter your household income to see how you compare to other households in Cumings. The median household income here is $131,459.
Income Distribution
Employment Snapshot
Unemployment Rate
17.8%
+249% vs TX avg
Labor Force
1,343
Employed
1,104
How People Get to Work
Employment by Sector
Education & Workforce
Bachelor's Degree+
33.5%
of adults 25+
High School Diploma+
42.7%
of adults 25+
Median Age
36.4
Work from Home
12.3%
of workers
Top Occupations & Wages
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)
Data represents the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area
Highest-Paying Job
General and Operations Managers
Top Median Wage
$108.1K
per year
Occupations Tracked
20
Cost of Living
Overall Index
187.7
100 = national avg
+87.7 vs national average
Living Wage (1 Adult)
$82,578
per year
Living Wage (Family of 4)
$195,185
per year
Cost Index by Category
100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.
Fair Market Rent
Source: HUD
1 Bedroom
$1,323
per month
2 Bedroom
$1,573
per month
The median household income in Cumings, TX is $131,459, which is 79.5% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $42,417. The poverty rate of 0.0% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.2371, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 17.8%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 1,343. 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 75.7% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 187.7, which is 87.7% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 215.5. A single adult needs to earn approximately $82,578 per year to cover basic expenses.
Housing & Real Estate
Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026
Median Sale Price
$336,500
Median List Price
$335,000
Price Per Sq Ft
$116
Days on Market
306
Active Inventory
11
Months of Supply
11.0
Buyer's market
Market CompetitivenessRedfin
Sold Above List
0.0%
Off Market in 2 Weeks
33.3%
Sale-to-List Ratio
100.0%
Seller's market
Price TrendsRedfin
Market ActivityRedfin
Homes Sold
1
New Listings
5
Pending Sales
3
Price Per Square FootRedfin
Median Sale $/SF
$116
Median List $/SF
$145
House Price IndexFHFA
How much have housing prices increased in Cumings, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, home prices have risen 344.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 147.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 71.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 38.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 5.4%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX housing market rather than Cumings alone.
Metro area: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Cumings vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin
Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Cumings is highlighted.
Median Home Value
Cumings, TX has a median home value of $301,300, making it the 7,036th highest median home value out of 27,993 cities in our database. This means that Cumings has a higher median home value than 75% of all the cities we measured.
Median Price Per Sq Ft
Cumings, TX has a price per square foot of $116, making it the 15,834th highest price per square foot out of 20,748 cities in our database. This means that Cumings has a higher price per square foot than 24% of all the cities we measured.
Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Home Value
$301,300
Median Rent
N/A
Total Housing Units
740
Vacancy Rate
19.2%
Owner Occupied
100.0%
Renter Occupied
0.0%
Median Property Tax
$6,771
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$2,069
Housing Types
Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023
Median Property Tax
$6,771
per year
Effective Tax Rate
2.25%
of home value
Median Home Value
$301,300
Estimated Mean Tax
$6,826
The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($6,771) by the median home value ($301,300). In Cumings, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 2.25%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.
The current median sale price in Cumings, TX is $336,500 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 306 days on the market. 0.0% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 11.0 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $116. About 100.0% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 2014. There are 740 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $6,771. The effective tax rate is 2.25%, above the national average.
Crime data is not yet available for Cumings. The FBI UCR/NIBRS program does not cover all jurisdictions.
Natural Hazard Risk
Source: FEMA National Risk IndexRisk Score
97.5
Relatively High
Expected Annual Loss
98.1
Score (0-100)
Social Vulnerability
17.0
Score (0-100)
Community Resilience
70.1
Score (0-100)
Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.
Disaster History & Federal Spending
Source: FEMATotal Declarations
28
Public Assistance
$116.8M
Individual Assistance
$80.9M
Most Common Type
Hurricane
12 declarations
Public Assistance by Category
| Disaster | Type | Date | PA $ | IA $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Beryl → | Hurricane | Jul 2024 | $15.5M | $26.6M |
| Severe Winter Storms → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | $1.3M | $2.4M |
| Severe Winter Storm → | Severe Ice Storm | Feb 2021 | — | — |
| Tropical Storms Marco and Laura → | Hurricane | Aug 2020 | $35K | — |
| Hurricane Hanna → | Hurricane | Jul 2020 | — | — |
| Covid-19 Pandemic → | Biological | Mar 2020 | $26.7M | $3.4M |
| Covid-19 → | Biological | Mar 2020 | — | — |
| Hurricane Harvey → | Hurricane | Aug 2017 | $46.6M | $40.4M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Jun 2016 | $2.7M | $6.6M |
| Severe Storms and Flooding → | Flood | Apr 2016 | $255K | $169K |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … → | Severe Storm | May 2015 | — | $656K |
| Hurricane Ike → | Hurricane | Sep 2008 | $23.1M | $665K |
| Hurricane Ike → | Hurricane | Sep 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Gustav → | Hurricane | Aug 2008 | — | — |
| Hurricane Dean → | Hurricane | Aug 2007 | — | — |
| Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding → | Severe Storm(s) | Jun 2007 | $5K | — |
| Lake Olympia Fire → | Fire | May 2006 | — | — |
| Extreme Wildfire Threat → | Fire | Jan 2006 | — | — |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | $626K | $101K |
| Hurricane Rita → | Hurricane | Sep 2005 | — | — |
Showing 20 of 32 disasters
PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).
Flood Insurance (NFIP)
Source: FEMA NFIPTotal Claims
7,385
Total Claims Paid
$450,902,210
Avg Claim Payout
$61,056
County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
Hazard Mitigation
Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation AssistanceMitigation Projects
28
Federal Funding
$5,523,214
Properties Protected
60
Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio
4.20
BCR
Top Mitigation Project Types
| Project Type | Projects | Federal $ |
|---|---|---|
| 601.1: Generators | 7 | $1,033,301 |
| 600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan) | 3 | $305,422 |
| 202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine | 2 | $341,727 |
| 200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine | 2 | $3,427,367 |
| 403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions | 2 | $144,417 |
Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.
Cumings has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 7,385 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $116,789,313 in public assistance recovery funding. $80,936,360 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.
Health
Community Health
Source: CDC PLACES
Obesity Rate
32.1%
4.0pp below the national average
Depression Rate
19.9%
3.6pp below the national average
Diabetes Rate
9.5%
2.4pp below the national average
Uninsured Rate
13.6%
3.0pp above the national average
Health Scorecard
Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)
Health Outcomes
Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.
High Cholesterol
31.9%
Arthritis
17.1%
Cancer (excl. skin)
5.0%
Teeth Lost (65+)
7.0%
Health Risk Behaviors
Prevention & Screening
Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.
Mental Health & Wellbeing
Frequent Mental Distress
15.4%
14+ days in past month
Depression
19.9%
Loneliness
—
Lack of Support
—
Disability Prevalence
Any Disability
21.9%
Mobility
8.7%
Cognitive
11.8%
Hearing
4.2%
Vision
3.7%
Self-Care
2.5%
Independent Living
5.5%
Cumings has an obesity rate of 32.1%, which is 4.0pp below the national average. The depression rate is 19.9%, 3.6pp below the national average. About 13.6% of adults lack health insurance. 72.5% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.
Nearby Hospitals
Source: CMS Hospital Compare
Nearest Hospitals
5
With Emergency Services
4
Avg CMS Rating
3.0 / 5
Nearest Hospital
7.9 mi
Westpark Springs Llc
| Hospital | Distance | Type | Rating | ER |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westpark Springs Llc | 7.9 mi | Psychiatric | — | Yes |
| Oakbend Medical Center | 8.6 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 2/5 | Yes |
| Voyages Behavioral Health Of Sugar Land | 9.2 mi | Psychiatric | — | — |
| Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 4/5 | Yes |
| Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital | 9.7 mi | Acute Care Hospitals | 3/5 | Yes |
Infrastructure
Commute Overview2023 ACS
Drive Alone
75.7%
-4% vs national
Work From Home
12.3%
+32% vs national
Carpool
5.1%
How Cumings's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023
How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023
Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023
Commute data for Cumings, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 75.7% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 12.3% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. 5.1% of workers carpool.
Internet & Broadband Access
Source: Census ACSBroadband Access
100.0%
of households
Cable / Fiber / DSL
95.7%
of households
No Internet
0.0%
of households
Total Households
598
Internet Subscription Types
Device Ownership
Source: Census ACSHas Computer
100.0%
of households
Smartphone
100.0%
of households
Desktop / Laptop
100.0%
of households
Tablet
88.8%
of households
Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).
Electricity Rates
Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)Residential Rate
14.9¢
per kWh
-22% vs Under 10,000 avg
Commercial Rate
8.6¢
per kWh
-45% vs Under 10,000 avg
Industrial Rate
6.1¢
per kWh
-48% vs Under 10,000 avg
Avg Monthly Bill
$164
residential
+12% vs Under 10,000 avg
12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh
Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).
Cumings vs Similar Cities
Source: EIA (2024)Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (Under 10,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.
Residential Rate (¢/kWh)
Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)
Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)
Average Monthly Bill
100.0% of households in Cumings have broadband internet access. 95.7% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 0.0% of households have no internet access.
Politics & Government
County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Cumings is located in Fort Bend County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Cumings.
Election Overview
Source: Fort Bend County (2024)2024 Winner
Democrat
Dem Votes
179,310
49.5%
GOP Votes
173,592
47.9%
Total Votes
362,259
Margin
D+1.6%
Shift from 2020
R+9.0pp
vs prior election
Election History
Source: County-Level Election Results| Year | Dem Votes | GOP Votes | Total | Dem % | GOP % | Margin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 179,310 | 173,592 | 362,259 | 49.5% | 47.9% | D+1.6 |
| 2020 | 195,552 | 157,718 | 357,514 | 54.7% | 44.1% | D+10.6 |
| 2016 | 134,475 | 117,212 | 260,367 | 51.6% | 45.0% | D+6.6 |
In the 2024 presidential election, Fort Bend County recorded 362,259 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.5% of the vote compared to 47.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+1.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Fort Bend County has shifted 5.1 percentage points toward Republicans.
ZIP Code Overview
Source: Census ACSZIP Codes
7
Total Population
403,316
Avg Median Income
$105,157
Avg Home Value
$323,029
ZIP Code Details
Source: Census ACS| ZIP Code | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Median Rent | Area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77406 | 65,716 | $143,023 | $383,400 | $1,986 | 57.6 |
| 77407 | 81,459 | $101,595 | $353,800 | $1,993 | 20.1 |
| 77464 | 457 | $58,140 | $230,200 | $1,906 | 15.3 |
| 77469 | 65,159 | $101,546 | $315,000 | $1,675 | 106.8 |
| 77471 | 45,078 | $71,018 | $235,000 | $1,320 | 98.2 |
| 77479 | 92,355 | $162,381 | $462,200 | $1,997 | 32.7 |
| 77498 | 53,092 | $98,394 | $281,600 | $1,831 | 16.1 |
Cumings, TX has 7 ZIP codes with a combined population of 403,316. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is $105,157. The average median home value is $323,029. The average median monthly rent is $1,815.
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