Fast Facts About Sugar Land, TX

Dated: August 18 2019

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Come, explore Sugar Land, TX and make this your home, where you work, and where you play.  

One of the many things I enjoy about being a realtor is the chance to visit the numerous and diverse neighbors and communities around the Houston area and Sugar Land doesn’t disappoint. Just 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston, in the eastern portion of Fort Bend County, you’ll find Sugar Land. This full-service municipality is a master community and comprised of welcoming neighborhoods—delivering a sense of true belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, civic organizations, and other resources. 

This area has a rich history stemming from the early sugar plantations and so much to offer residents wanting to make this community their home. Let’s take a deeper look into Sugar Land. If you have questions about making your home here, I’m happy to help you find the right home for you and your family. Don’t hesitate to reach out to me. 

Snapshot Facts 

  • Estimated Population (2019): 118,118
  • Census 2010 figures ranked Sugar Land the state's 49th largest city in Texas. By race, the city's breakdown is:
44.4% White
35.1% Asian
10.6% Hispanic or Latino
7.3% Black or African American
2.6% Other
  • Property Tax Base: $16.10 billion
  • 2018-2019 Fiscal Year Annual Budget: $247.35 million
  • 2018-2019 Property Tax Rate: 31.762 cents
  • Total Dwelling Units: 40,061
  • Average Residential Value: $379,530
  • Developed Land-Use Mix:
  • Residential: 77.45%
  • Commercial: 15.28%
  • Industrial: 7.27%

Source: Sugar Land, TX Government website, http://www.sugarlandtx.gov

Favorite Things To Do in Sugar Land

Whether you’re a Sugar Land native or you’re new to the area and not sure what to do, you’re sure to get some ideas from this list of favorites things.

Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land, 13016 University Blvd.

The fifth largest fossil collection in the US makes its home here. The whole family will dig all the dino discoveries waiting for them at the museum plus children can dig for Devil Rex as they uncover prehistoric fossil in the Dig Pit.

Sugar Land Ice & Sports Center, 16225 Lexington Blvd.

The ice and sports center is a hub of activity for hockey, figure skating, public skating, broomball, stick and puck, and parties.

Sugar Land Town Square, Highway 6 and U.S. 59

Shopping and dining, parking and a shuttle service, hotels, and events are all found in the town square center. Come out throughout the week for fine food and entertainment. The Sugar Land Town Square offers uptown amenities in an urban-style setting.

Farmers Market at Imperial, 234 Matlage Way

It’s all happening at the farmer’s market each Saturday from 9am to 1pm. This market offers fresh seasonal produce from local farmers, grass-fed meats, free-range chickens and eggs, local honey, small-batch foods and bakery items.  

Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land, off of Highway 59 and University Blvd.

This state-of-the-art indoor performance center is host to a full range of entertainment from live performances of national music and comedy artists to Broadway shows and family shows plus the cultural and performing arts.

First Colony Mall, 16535 Southwest Freeway

There are a total of 152 retail shopping stores and restaurant found in this indoor, enclosed shopping mall. Shoppers will find their favorite major stores plus boutique shops.

Sugar Land Skeeters, Constellation Field, 1 Stadium Dr.

Come out for some baseball at Constellation Field. The Sugar Land Skeeters are the 2016 and 2018 Atlantic League World Champions. The park also has the ability to host rugby, football, soccer, lacrosse, and cheerleading competitions, as well as concerts.

Interested in making Sugar Land your home? I’d be honored to help you make this dream a reality.

Since 2004 Sara Lyn Nguyen continues to bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise about buying and selling real estate around the Houston area to those she serves. Sara is a multi-year award winning REALTOR® and relocation specialist where her clients trust her to have up-to-date information on the real estate market. She has been one of Gary Greene’s Multi-Million Dollar Top Producers every year. Sara is an American Dream TV Power Player who shares Houston real estate news with television viewers. When it’s time to buy, sell, invest, or relocate speak with a trusted professional knowledgeable in the homes and neighborhoods of Fort Bend/Sugar Land and the surrounding region. Start the conversation by scheduling an appointment with Sara.

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