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Sugar Land, Texas

city · Fort Bend County

At a glance

110,016
Population
$430,200
Median home value (all homes)
42% above U.S. median
$449,277
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,957/mo
Median rent
45% above U.S. median
$136,217
Median household income
73% above U.S. median
28.9 min
Average commute
97.5%
Homes with broadband
87.44%
Locations with fiber available
4.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 113 — 13% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing59% above
Goods & services2% below
Utilities13% above
Taxes57% below
Insurance25% above
Commute cost5% below
For business: Texas is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college3 mi
Nearest community college5 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95.4%
College graduates63%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Sugar Land Economic Development
The City of Sugar Land Economic Development promotes business growth and redevelopment in Sugar Land, attracting businesses, creating jobs, and driving visitation through economic development, tourism, and redevelopment efforts.
county Fort Bend Economic Development Council
Fort Bend County Economic Opportunity & Development works with new and existing businesses to promote economic opportunities in Fort Bend County and provides incentives such as tax abatements, tax increment reinvestment zones (TIRZ), and county assistance districts. The department partners with communities and stakeholders to support prosperity and economic growth.
state Office of the Governor (Texas)
Texas Economic Development Corporation (TxEDC) markets Texas as the premier destination for business and provides information to help businesses explore opportunities in Texas. It supports the Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism in promoting Texas as a premier destination for business.
state Texas Economic Development
The Texas Economic Development & Tourism Office offers resources for Texas businesses, communities and residents, as well as those looking to do business in Texas. Our office publishes in-depth reports on the economy of Texas and the state’s targeted growth industries. We also offer a number of events throughout the year, covering a wide range of business-related topics—everything from getting started in the state to growing your business internationally.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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