Sugar Land, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Fort Bend County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
109,735
Population
2,712/sq mi density
$137,511
Median Income
$60,258 per capita
$406,600
Home Value
$442,326 Zillow
$1,939
Median Rent
29.5% income on rent
71°F
Avg Temperature
81
Violent Crime/100K
1,392 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$137,511 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$406,600 home value, $1,939/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
81 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sugar Land has a warm climate with 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. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 71.1°F |
| 32% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 34.0 sq mi (88.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,712/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.5928°N, 95.6338°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fort Bend County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sugar Land Regional (SGR) 2 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 17.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.8 in | Driest |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.5 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 4.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 85°F (29°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 4.4 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 3.8 in | |
| December | 57°F (14°C) | 3.8 in |
Sugar Land has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 55°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.3") and February the driest (2.8").