Neighborhood Guide for Sugar Land, Texas
Sugar Land is a terrific neighborhood located just southwest of the Houston City Center. This area has a major “wow” factor. It ranks the highest in terms of livability, amenities, low crime rate, education, employment, and beautiful weather. This is the most desirable place in Houston, with magnificent mansions and homes on small private lakes.
Location
Sugar Land is southwest of Houston City center. By taking Interstate Highway 69 South, it goes directly through the center of Sugar Land.
Cost of Living
Because the area is so highly desirable, the cost of living in Sugar Land is 20% higher than the average city in Texas, and 10% higher than the average city in America. Even though, people pay more to live in Sugar Land, they get many benefits from living there.
Schools
Great Schools ranks the public education system in America. It finds six elementary schools in Sugar Land that have the highest ranking possible of a score of ten out of ten.
These elementary schools are:
• Walker Station Elementary School
• Commonwealth Elementary School
• Brazos Bend Elementary School
• Colony Meadows Elementary School
• Susanna Dickinson Elementary School
For middle schools, there are two in the Sugar Land area that rank the highest possible score of ten out of ten.
The middle schools are:
• Sartartia Middle School
• Fort Settlement Middle School
For the best ranked high schools there are tow that rank nine out of ten:
• Clements High School
• Harmony School of Science – High School
Crime
Sugar Land has a very low level of crime. The crime rate in Sugar Land is 40% lower than the national average. It has been decreasing on the average of about 15% per year for the past decade. Sugar Land is safer than over 65% of American cites thanks to the very effective law enforcement.
Weather
The weather in Sugar Land is wonderful. The coldest it ever gets in winter during December is an average of 55°F. The hottest month is August where the average is 83°F. A few days in August can reach the temperature of 103°F, just like a few days n December can get down to the low of 24°F. Overall, the weather is pleasant and mild. Rainfall is pleasant and averages two to four inches per month.
Livability Index and Amenities
The livability index for Sugar Land is 84, which is twelve points higher than the average for Texan cities of 72. There are plenty of nice amenities in the area with lots of restaurants, shopping, and many things for families to do. Sugar Land is in the top one hundred best places to live in Texas, coming in at #60.
Median Income
The median income per person is $44,223, which is higher than the average city in Texas of $25,809 and higher than the nation average of $28,051.
The median income per household is $107,149, which is higher than the average city in Texas of $51,563, and higher the nation average of $53,046.
Home Types
Most of the homes in Sugar Land are owner-occupied (81.1%). The median listing price for a home is $253,700. This is higher than the average listing price for all cities in Texas of $128,000. It is higher than the national average of $181,400.
Single-family homes start at $99,000 for a two-bedroom/two-bath home of around 900 square feet in need of serious repair and go up to $6,998,000 for a seven-bedroom, eleven-bath, with 12,400 square feet.
Because only 18.9% of the homes are rental properties, investors looking to buy real estate to rent it to others, can expect to get a median rent of $1,443 per month. This is much higher than the Texas average of $834 and the national average of $889.
Summary
Sugar Land is a very desirable area. It is close enough to downtown Houston, yet is a sanctuary for great family living. People who live in Sugar Land enjoy the lifestyle, the great schools, the amenities in the neighborhood, and the beautiful homes.