At a Glance
Median Income
$137,511
$60,258 per capita
Home Value
$406,600
Zillow: $442,326
Median Rent
$1,939/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
81/100K
1,392/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
3.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.2%
8.1% smoking rate
How Sugar Land Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sugar Land's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sugar Land a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sugar Land residents earn a median household income of $137,511 , which is 83% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $60,258. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sugar Land is $406,600 , 44% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $442,326. Median rent is $1,939/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Safety & Crime
Sugar Land reports 81 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,392/100K. The murder rate is 0.9/100K.
Education
62.4% of adults in Sugar Land hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sugar Land has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population109,735
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density2,712/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born35.3%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$137,511
Per Capita$60,258
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty3.9%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$406,600
Rent$1,939
Ownership80.1%
Zillow$442,326
Housing Units38,790
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
F
Violent81/100K
Property1,392/100K
Murder0.9/100K
Assault46/100K
Burglary120/100K
Health
Obesity24.2%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking8.1%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation82 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+27.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute29 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries15
Did You Know?
Sugar Land was founded in 1908.
The median home in Sugar Land was built in 1993.
20.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (2 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
8.3% of the population has a disability.
35.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.