Sugar Land, Texas

Mid-size Texas city with community character

Southwest Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro

WhereAtHome Score

75

C

out of 100

Overview

Sugar Land is a Texas city with a population of approximately 109K, part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $449,277. Median household income is $132,247.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 109K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $449,277 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $132,247 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 30 minutes
  • Part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

108,515

Source: Census ACS

$449,277

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$132,247

Source: Census ACS

30 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

28

Source: Walk Score

125 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Fort Bend County (county-level results)

50%
48%
Democrat 179,310
Republican 173,592
Leans D+1.6

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 45.7/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 81.1/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 42.8/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 80/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 28/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 63.1/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 75

Location

Sugar Land, TX (29.6342, -95.6219)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.