Sugar Land Real Estate

Sugar Land is 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston and located in the eastern portion of Fort Bend County. This portion of the county has been described as the fastest growing portion of the fastest growing county in the United States.

Why is Sugar Land a great place to live?

Sugar Land is a full-service community providing the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its citizens. A sense of belonging is created in the master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods while enhancing home values.

Recreational opportunities exist in abundance with 771 acres of community parks presenting greenbelts, picnic areas, sports fields, golf and swimming. Development is underway for an additional 400 acres along the Brazos River Corridor. A Parks and Recreation Open Space Master Plan has been put in place which will guide Sugar Land in the development of the acres and acres of available parkland for the next 20 years.

Sugar Land offers outstanding schools, libraries, civic organizations and over 700 shopping, dining and entertainment options making this community a great place to work, live and raise a family.

Sugar Land Demographics and Safety

Census 2000 figures ranked Sugar Land #1 in growth in the Houston metro area and #1 among the state's 45 largest cities. The City's population experienced a 158% increase, from 24,529 in 1990 to 63,328 in 2000. January 2009 population is expected to reach 79,732.

By race, the City's breakdown is 60.84 percent, White; 23.75 percent, Asian; 7.98 percent, Hispanic or Latino; and 5.12 percent, Black or African American.

The most recent FBI statistics indicate Sugar Land is the 5th safest city in America. Sugar Land citizens feel very safe at home, work or play as reflected in the 2006 Citizen Satisfaction Survey. Over the past two years, with an already low crime rate, the City experienced more than a 20% decrease in overall crime. The 146 sworn police officers will give much credit for their outstanding results to the help of the citizens and their community involvement.

Buying a Home in Sugar Land

According to Texas A&M Real Estate Center the average median home price in Fort Bend County for 2008 is $181,585 while the average sales price is $218,825. To view additional data please visit Fort Bend Housing Data.

Sugar Land has among the lowest tax rates in Texas. The 2007 Sugar Land tax rate is $.3000. City and county tax rates continue to drop as a result of the county’s economic restructuring and growth. The tax rate has consistently gone down every year for the past 9 years.

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Sugar Land Schools

The educational attainment of the citizens of Fort Bend County is the highest in the region and exceeds the national average. FBISD is the seventh largest school district in Texas and enjoys a reputation as an excellent school district. Sugar Land campuses are within the Fort Bend School District and have eight schools rated exemplary, the highest rating. Ratings are determined primarily by achievement levels on the TAKS tests.

The new University of Houston System at Sugar Land recently opened its doors. A campus and research park on 248 acres that includes numerous educational facilities, including a media and technology center.

Sugar Land has no Equal!

Many say “life is sweeter in Sugar Land”. That is no exaggeration, the community has consistently been rated one of the best places to live in America.

Thank you for visiting and learning about Sugar Land.