Texas · Metropolitan Area
Sugar Land is a large city in Texas with a population of 109,735. Residents earn $137,511 per year, which is 83% above the national average.
Based on current data, Sugar Land receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Sugar Land stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sugar Land is $137,511, which is significantly higher than the national average — 83% above $75,149. This places Sugar Land among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 29 minutes.
The median home value in Sugar Land is $406,600, 44% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,939 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Sugar Land is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 116 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,646 per 100,000, near the national average.
Sugar Land is a highly educated community — 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.1/10.
Sugar Land has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F. Winters average 59°F in January while summers reach 87°F in July. With 299 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 53.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
| English Only | 57.7% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.3% |
| 216% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $137,511 |
| 83% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,258 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,203 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $110,221 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.9% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 18,369 |
| County GDP | $49,615M |
| Restaurants | 1,517 |
| Healthcare | 2,621 |
| Retail | 2,331 |
| Manufacturing | 411 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,359 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.55% |
| Commute Time | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |
| Census Median | $406,600 |
| 44% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $440,419 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| Median List Price | $475,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $176 |
| Homes Sold | 84 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.3% |
| Price Drops | 22.1% |
| Inventory | 235 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,939 |
| 67% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,990 |
| Studio | $887 |
| 1 Bedroom | $935 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,149 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,733 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,359 |
| 196% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.55% |
| Obesity | 24.2% |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 4.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.5% |
| Asthma | 8.1% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 15.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.0% |
| Depression | 17.1% |
| Mental Distress | 13.3% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,310/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,621 |
| Total Violent | 116.4/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.2/100K |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Rape | 7.1/100K |
| Robbery | 42.3/100K |
| Assault | 65.8/100K |
| Total Property | 1,646.0/100K |
| 16% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 258.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,330.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 56.4/100K |
| Arson | 2.4/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 72.1°F |
| 34% above US avg | |
| January Average | 59°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 87°F (30°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 53.7 inches |
| 41% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 0.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 40.5 sq mi (104.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5928°N, 95.6338°W |
| County FIPS | 48157 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.4% |
| 85% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,712/sq mi |
| Total Area | 40.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 14 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 16 |
| Public Libraries | 15 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,621 |
| Restaurants | 1,517 |
| Retail Stores | 2,331 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 35 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 28.9 min |
| Work from Home | 20.0% |