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Sugar Land, TX

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Sugar Land, TX

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Demographics

DiverseSimpson's Diversity Index: 77
Population109,735
Foreign Born11.1%
Population Density2,711people per mi²
Median Age42.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

158/100

58% above national average

B-

The Real Cost of Living in Sugar Land, Texas

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $31k$58k
Comfortable $79k$116k
Luxury $224k+$347k+
Elite (Top 5%) $263k+$408k+
Affordability Ratio

118%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean96%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
34
Poor
2
Negative
2

Groceries

9 within 10 miles

0.5mi

Gas

20 within 10 miles

0.1mi

Hospital

20 within 20 miles

0.2mi

Airport

IAH — George Bush Intercontinental

32.3mi

Post Office

USPS — Missouri City, TX

6.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf3Nearest 3.7 mi
Camping6Nearest 15 mi
Marina0 
Winery2Nearest 5.9 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 11.1 mi
Gun Range1Nearest 9.8 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
B
Good

An upper-middle-class area. Household wealth, education levels, and homeownership run ahead of national benchmarks.

Median HHI
$138k+4.0%
83% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$931k
42% above US avg
College Educated
62.4%
78% above US avg
WFH
20.0%
40% above US avg
Homeownership
80.1%
22% above US avg
Median Home
$407k
44% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
21.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−20.6%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−23.9%
Homicide*
0.05 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery*
0.52 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault*
2.39 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−17.4%
Burglary*
2.45 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft*
12.80 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft*
2.48 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025* = State-level data substituted where local agency has not published figures

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+12Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Sugar Land, Texas
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
A-
High Autonomy

Strong independent fundamentals that actively favor personal liberty and low regulation.

State Policy

Tax Burden
B
Fair8.6% of income
Property Rights
C+
FairIJ Grade C+
Firearm Rights
A
GreatFPC Grade A
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Net exporter (220% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
D+
RestrictedTribal · Poker · Betting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season305 days358 frost-free
Annual Rainfall70.0"
Elevation79 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor20 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,711/sq mi
Fallout Danger
A-
Good3 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding, Hurricane, Tornado, Heat Wave, Cold Wave
Border / Coast
B
Fairborder 271 mi · coast 26 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$346.2M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityHouston2.3M people are 20 mi away
Nearest Major AirportIAH32 mi away
Distance to State Capital135 miAustin, TX
Nearest Prison2.2 mi12 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-22T02:01:47.000Z

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