Sugar Land, TX

U.S. News Ratings
Population 81,577
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Varied
Median Home Price Low
Median Income High

Geography

Sugar Land is located just southwest of Houston.

Cultural Attractions

The Imperial Sugar Co. is one of the few sugar cane refineries left in the nation, and is open for tours.<br>

Recreation

Sugar Land's 18 parks cover more than 770 acres of land.

Historical

Benjamin Terry, who named the town, was also known for organizing Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War.

Economy

Sugar Land has a number of energy, software, and engineering companies.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
81,577
Population under 55:
78.3%
Population over 55:
21.7%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Houston

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
93°F July High, 30°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$82,905
Median home price:
$287,278
Average property tax:
$659

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7.7%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
24
Middle schools:
15
High schools:
9

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
9
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
12

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
6/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
60/8
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
89/8

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
263

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