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Sugar Land

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  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Texas
  • 395 reviews
    A+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      A+
    2. Crime & Safety
      B
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A+
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Sugar Land is a town in Texas with a population of 118,182. Sugar Land is in Fort Bend County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Sugar Land offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Sugar Land there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Sugar Land and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Sugar Land are highly rated.
    About Sugar Land...
    Population
    118,182

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $309,000
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,719
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Sugar Land Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      24.5
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      16.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      50
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      206.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,432.4
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      70.1
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      16%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      25%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      35%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      21%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      12%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      13%

    Working in Sugar Land

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $122,233
    National
    $55,322
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    Sugar Land Reviews

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    I have called Sugar Land home for 16 years! The town itself has undergone a lot of growth over the years. Personally, I think the community has improved. There are a variety of diverse restaurants, Town Centre does a wonderful job with holiday and extracurricular celebrations, and the Fort Bend County police department are very accessible to contact and are kind. As the city grows, more popular stores, restaurants, and gyms pop up which make them more accessible.
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    Sugar Land is home to one of the most diverse populations in the entire country. With people from all ethnic backgrounds and walks of life, there is plenty of opportunities for success and entertainment in this town. With a growing population, Sugar Land is home to the state's finest secondary educational institutions, as well as demographically brightest students!
    Sugar Land is an affordable, family-friendly, and eventful city to live in. From amazing houses to friendly neighbors, you can’t go wrong with living in this town! There are amazing restaurants and events that occur almost every weekend at First Colony Town Centre or at Smart Financial center. Great schools and amazing parks for children to feel safe and have fun are all here for parents to explore as well.