A WALK AROUND TOWN
Town Square, Sugar Land, Texas, USA. Walking tour
Town Square, Sugar Land, Texas, USA. Walking tour. A film shared by Fragile Rovers.
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Relocation guide
Moving to Sugar Land
What it costs, what the weather is like, schools, outdoors and the honest pros and cons, from public data.
Population
109,735
Median age 42.5
Median household income
$137,511
Median rent
$1,939/mo
Median home value
$406,600
Schools
37
3 districts
Summer high / winter low
95° / 45°
Pros
- Household incomes run 75% above the US median ($137,511).
- Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income.
- 80% of households own their home (US 65%).
- Mild weather in February, March, November, with highs between 65°F and 85°F.
- 36 parks, playgrounds and dog parks in the city.
- 32 national forests, lakes and recreation areas within reach.
Cons
- Property taxes are high: about 1.80% of home value a year (US 0.98%).
- Hot summers: July highs average 95°F.
Pros and cons come from comparisons with US medians and the city’s 30-year weather normals; they leave out things numbers can’t capture.
Plan your move
Where in Sugar Land?
Sugar Land spans 3 zip codes. Median home values range from $281,600 to $462,200 by zip.
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LOCAL FOOD · YOUTUBE SHORT
Peking duck at Regal Seafood House
Peking duck at Regal Seafood House on Highway 6. A Short shared by Tran Twins.
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Is Sugar Land a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. Household incomes run 75% above the US median ($137,511). Rent takes only about 17% of the median household income. On the other hand: Property taxes are high: about 1.80% of home value a year (US 0.98%). Hot summers: July highs average 95°F.
How much do I need to earn to live in Sugar Land?
The median household earns $137,511. Rent at the median ($1,939/month) is about 17% of that; a common rule of thumb is to keep rent under 30% of income, which means earning about $77,560 a year.
How many schools are in Sugar Land?
37 public and private schools across 3 districts. See the schools page for each school’s grades and contact details.
What is the weather like in Sugar Land?
Highs average 95°F in July and lows 45°F in January. The most comfortable months are February, March, November.
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; NOAA climate normals; NCES schools; OpenStreetMap parks; Recreation.gov.