Sugar Land, TX — City Data, Demographics & Statistics

Fort Bend County · Texas

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City DNA

A unique fingerprint for Sugar Land based on 8 key metrics — compared to averages.

PopulationIncomeHome ValueSafetyEducationMedian AgeClimateCost of Living
Sugar Land
National Avg
Texas Avg
Population: 73Income: 92Home Value: 41Safety: 100Education: 62Median Age: 71Climate: 50Cost of Living: 98

Quick Stats

Population

109,735

2023 ACS

Median Income

$137,511

2023

Median Home Value

$406,600

2023

Median Rent

$1,939

2023

Median Age

42.5

Unemployment

4.5%

Cost of Living Index

196.5

100 = national avg

Sugar Land is a city in Fort Bend County, Texas, with a population of 109,735 according to the 2023 American Community Survey. Sugar Land is one of the communities in Texas.

The median household income in Sugar Land is $137,511, and the median home value is $406,600. The cost of living index is 196.5 (where 100 = national average), and the median rent is $1,939 per month. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, and the median age is 42.5 years.

People & Demographics

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Population

Total Population

109,735

Male

53,554

48.8%

Female

56,181

51.2%

Median Age

42.5

Education & Household

Bachelor's or Higher

43.2%

High School or Higher

52.0%

Foreign Born

35.3%

Veterans

3.5%

Married

53.0%

Avg Household Size

2.9

Marital Status by Age

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

0.648

Simpson's Index (0-1)

Largest Group

White

40.6%

Foreign Born

35.3%

White
40.6%
Black
7.7%
Asian
39.5%
Native American
0.1%
Pacific Islander
0.1%
Two or More
9.8%
Other
2.3%

Hispanic/Latino Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. People of any race can identify as Hispanic. This percentage overlaps with the racial categories above.

Hispanic/Latino

12.3%

13,475 people

Not Hispanic/Latino

87.7%

Hispanic/Latino Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Mexican
6,851 (50.8%)
Puerto Rican
753 (5.6%)
Cuban
160 (1.2%)
Salvadoran
452 (3.4%)
Guatemalan
71 (0.5%)
Colombian
745 (5.5%)
Honduran
161 (1.2%)
Ecuadorian
61 (0.5%)
Peruvian
307 (2.3%)
Other Hispanic
3,918 (29.1%)

Asian Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Asian Indian
15,234 (35.2%)
Chinese
11,986 (27.7%)
Filipino
3,569 (8.2%)
Vietnamese
5,228 (12.1%)
Korean
229 (0.5%)
Japanese
180 (0.4%)
Pakistani
4,214 (9.7%)
Cambodian
58 (0.1%)
Thai
98 (0.2%)
Taiwanese
976 (2.3%)
Other Asian
1,545 (3.6%)

Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Other Pacific Islander
64 (97.0%)

American Indian & Alaska Native Detail

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
Navajo
31 (28.2%)
Other Native American
84 (76.4%)

Languages Spoken

Total Speakers (5+)

105,032

English Only

56.9%

#1 Non-English Language

Other Indo-European

13,365 speakers

Limited English

14.2%

Language Distribution

Other Indo-European
13,365 (12.7%)
Chinese
11,120 (10.6%)
Spanish
7,161 (6.8%)
Vietnamese
4,206 (4.0%)
Other Asian
3,999 (3.8%)
Tagalog
2,030 (1.9%)
Arabic
1,343 (1.3%)
Other Languages
888 (0.8%)
Slavic Languages
557 (0.5%)
French/Haitian/Cajun
340 (0.3%)

English Proficiency

Speaks English Very Well

85.8%

Limited English Proficiency

14.2%

Other Indo-European
25.5% limited English
Chinese
48.9% limited English
Spanish
19.8% limited English
Vietnamese
51.8% limited English
Other Asian
25.1% limited English
Tagalog
28.3% limited English
Arabic
35.0% limited English
Other Languages
9.3% limited English
Slavic Languages
28.0% limited English
French/Haitian/Cajun
34.1% limited English

Veterans & Military

Total Veterans

3,853

3.5% of population

Disability Rate

11.7%

450 with disability

Veteran Median Income

$71,746

Unemployment Rate

13.0%

Period of Service

Gulf War (2001+)
29.8%
Gulf War (1990-2001)
31.3%
Vietnam
30.4%
Korea
5.0%
World War II
1.0%

Veteran Age Distribution

18-34
1.2%
35-54
38.2%
55-64
16.8%
65-74
14.7%
75+
29.0%

Male Veterans

3,184

82.6%

Female Veterans

669

17.4%

Veteran vs Non-Veteran Income

Veteran Income

$71,746

Non-Veteran Income

$58,032

Difference

$13,714

23.6% higher

Disability Status

With Disability

450

Without Disability

3,403

Disability Rate

11.7%

Ancestry & Heritage

Total Reporting Ancestry

47,228

#1 Ancestry

English

8.2% (9,043)

#2 Ancestry

German

8.1% (8,862)

#3 Ancestry

Irish

5.9% (6,437)

Top 20 Ancestries

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)
English
8.2%
German
8.1%
Irish
5.9%
American
2.9%
Italian
2.8%
Sub-Saharan African
1.7%
Arab
1.5%
French
1.5%
European
1.3%
Scottish
1.2%
Polish
1.2%
Czech
1.0%
Dutch
0.7%
British
0.6%
Russian
0.6%
Scotch-Irish
0.6%
Swedish
0.5%
Jamaican
0.4%
West Indian
0.4%
Norwegian
0.4%

Families & Households

Total Households

37,830

Family Households

30,360

80.3%

Married Couples

26,449

69.9%

Non-Family Households

7,470

19.7%

Single Mother Households

2,962

7.8%

Single Father Households

949

2.5%

Living Alone

6,268

16.6%

Children Under 18

Total Children

23,913

In Married Couple

20,934

87.5%

With Single Mother

2,294

9.6%

With Single Father

685

2.9%

Family Income

Median Family Income

$158,375

Married Couple Income

$167,519

Single Mother Income

$79,167

Single Father Income

$95,250

Avg Family Size

2.9

Avg Non-Family Size

2.5

Grandparents w/ Grandchildren

3,240

Grandparents Responsible

567

Economy

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Income Overview

Median Household Income

$137,511

+88% vs national

Per Capita Income

$60,258

+62% vs national

Poverty Rate

5.1%

-62% vs national

Gini Index

0.4281

0 = perfect equality

Unemployment

4.5%

-13% vs national

SNAP Recipients

3.7%

of households

How Sugar Land Compares

Sugar Land vs Similar Cities

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Sugar Land is highlighted.

Median Household Income

Per Capita Income

Poverty Rate

Unemployment Rate

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Income Distribution

<$25K
5.9%
$25-50K
9.1%
$50-75K
10.3%
$75-100K
9.9%
$100-150K
19.8%
$150-200K
15.7%
$200K+
29.4%

Employment Snapshot

Unemployment Rate

4.5%

-12% vs TX avg

Labor Force

56,616

Employed

53,986

How People Get to Work

Employment by Sector

Education & Workforce

Bachelor's Degree+

43.2%

of adults 25+

High School Diploma+

52.0%

of adults 25+

Median Age

42.5

Work from Home

20.0%

of workers

Top Occupations & Wages

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS (2024)

Data represents the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area

Highest-Paying Job

General and Operations Managers

Top Median Wage

$108.1K

per year

Occupations Tracked

20

$18.1K$92.5K$166.9K

Cost of Living

Overall Index

196.5

100 = national avg

+96.5 vs national average

Living Wage (1 Adult)

$86,467

per year

Living Wage (Family of 4)

$204,377

per year

Cost Index by Category

Housing
228.3
Food
155.1
Transportation
210.2
Healthcare
144.1
Utilities
158.7

100 = national average. Higher = more expensive.

Fair Market Rent

Source: HUD

1 Bedroom

$1,323

per month

2 Bedroom

$1,573

per month

The median household income in Sugar Land, TX is $137,511, which is 87.8% above the national average of $73,224. Per capita income is $60,258. The poverty rate of 5.1% is lower than the TX state average of 14.9%. The Gini index of income inequality is 0.4281, where 0 represents perfect equality and 1 represents maximum inequality. The unemployment rate is 4.5%, compared to the state average of 5.1%. The labor force is 56,616. 43.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. About 69.4% of workers drive alone to work. The overall cost of living index is 196.5, which is 96.5% above the national average. Housing costs are above the national average at an index of 228.3. A single adult needs to earn approximately $86,467 per year to cover basic expenses.

Housing & Real Estate

Market SnapshotRedfin — January 2026

Median Sale Price

$457,495

Median List Price

$502,000

Price Per Sq Ft

$181

Days on Market

53

Active Inventory

232

Months of Supply

4.5

Balanced market

Zillow Home Value

$436,193

ZHVI — January 2026

Zillow Rent Index

$2,018

ZORI — January 2026

Market CompetitivenessRedfin

Sold Above List

11.5%

Off Market in 2 Weeks

27.1%

Sale-to-List Ratio

95.8%

Buyer's market

Sold Above Asking
11.5%
Under Contract in 2 Wks
27.1%
Listings with Price Drops
28.0%

Price TrendsRedfin

Sale Price ↑ 5.0%List Price ↑ 1.4%Mar 24 → Jan 26

Market ActivityRedfin

Homes Sold

52

New Listings

84

Pending Sales

85

Homes Sold ↓ 39.5%New Listings ↓ 25.7%Pending ↓ 26.7%Mar 24 → Jan 26

Price Per Square FootRedfin

Median Sale $/SF

$181

Median List $/SF

$190

Sale $/SF ↑ 5.2%List $/SF ↑ 3.3%Mar 24 → Jan 26

House Price IndexFHFA

How much have housing prices increased in Sugar Land, TX? According to the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area, home prices have risen 344.1% over the past 40 years. Over 20 years, prices grew 147.7%. The 10-year growth rate is 71.2%. Over the last 5 years, prices increased 38.8%. In the most recent 2-year period, the index rose 5.4%. The FHFA HPI tracks average price changes in repeat sales or refinancings of single-family properties with conforming mortgages. Because this is a metro-level index, it reflects the broader Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX housing market rather than Sugar Land alone.

40yr ↑ 344.1%20yr ↑ 147.7%10yr ↑ 71.2%5yr ↑ 38.8%2yr ↑ 5.4%Q1 1976 → Q4 2025

Metro area: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX

Sugar Land vs Similar CitiesCensus ACS / Redfin

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Sugar Land is highlighted.

Median Home Value

Median Rent

Median Price Per Sq Ft

Rent Burden

Census Housing DataU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Home Value

$406,600

Median Rent

$1,939

Total Housing Units

39,196

Vacancy Rate

3.5%

Owner Occupied

80.1%

Renter Occupied

19.9%

Median Property Tax

$7,306

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$1,987

Housing Types

Single Family
88.9%
Multi-Family
10.9%
Mobile Home
0.2%

Property TaxU.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023

Median Property Tax

$7,306

per year

Effective Tax Rate

1.80%

of home value

Median Home Value

$406,600

Estimated Mean Tax

$8,450

The effective property tax rate is calculated by dividing the median annual property tax ($7,306) by the median home value ($406,600). In Sugar Land, TX, this works out to an effective rate of 1.80%. This is above the national average of approximately 1.1%.

The current median sale price in Sugar Land, TX is $457,495 according to Redfin data. Homes spend a median of 53 days on the market. 11.5% of homes sold above asking price. The market has 4.5 months of supply. The median price per square foot is $181. Zillow's observed rent index is $2,018/month. About 80.1% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1994. There are 39,196 total housing units. Homeowners pay a median annual property tax of $7,306. The effective tax rate is 1.80%, above the national average.

Crime Overview

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)

Violent Crime Rate

0.78

per 1,000 residents

-70% vs national

Property Crime Rate

13.84

per 1,000 residents

-20% vs national

Total Crimes

1,575

2024

Violent Clearance

43%

cases solved

Property Clearance

14%

cases solved

YoY Change

+4.6%

violent crime rate

worsening vs 2023

How Sugar Land Compares

Source: FBI (2024)

Sugar Land vs Similar Cities

Source: FBI (2024)

Compared to cities with 100,000 - 250,000 residents. Sugar Land is highlighted in green.

Violent Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Property Crime Rate (per 1,000)

Murder Rate (per 1,000)

Crime Rate Trends

Source: FBI
Violent ↓ 16.6%Property ↓ 16.4%2015 → 2024

Crime Composition

Source: FBI (2024)

Violent Crime Breakdown

Property Crime Breakdown

Crime Clearance (Solve) Rates

Source: FBI (2024)

Sugar Land police solve 100% of murder cases but only 8% of burglary cases.

Weapon Used in Violent Crime

Source: FBI (2024)

Crime Breakdown

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (2024)
Crime TypeCategoryCountRate per 1KClearance %
MurderViolent10.01100.0%
RapeViolent90.0822.2%
RobberyViolent250.2336.0%
Aggravated AssaultViolent490.4549.0%
BurglaryProperty1281.197.8%
Larceny/TheftProperty1,26011.6915.6%
Motor Vehicle TheftProperty1030.968.7%

Sugar Land, TX reported 84 violent crimes and 1,491 property crimes in 2024. The violent crime rate of 0.78 per 1,000 residents is 70.0% below the national average of 2.60 per 1,000. Law enforcement cleared 43% of violent crimes. Larceny/theft accounts for 1,260 of the property crime reports. Firearms were involved in 40.8% of aggravated assaults. Violent crime has been trending upward.

Crime History

Source: FBI
YearViolentPropertyViolent RateProperty Rate
2024841,4910.7813.84
2023811,4000.7512.88
2022971,7520.9016.22
2021821,4830.6912.47
2020741,2800.6210.70
2019681,5530.5712.95
2018821,5370.9117.09
2017711,2890.7914.36
2016771,4600.8516.21
2015831,4700.9316.55

Natural Hazard Risk

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

Risk Score

97.5

Relatively High

Expected Annual Loss

98.1

Score (0-100)

Social Vulnerability

17.0

Score (0-100)

Community Resilience

70.1

Score (0-100)

Scores range from 0 (lowest risk) to 100 (highest risk) relative to all U.S. communities. Data from FEMA National Risk Index.

Disaster History & Federal Spending

Source: FEMA

Total Declarations

28

Public Assistance

$116.8M

Individual Assistance

$187.3M

Most Common Type

Hurricane

12 declarations

Public Assistance by Category

Total: $117.1M
DisasterTypeDatePA $IA $
Hurricane Beryl →HurricaneJul 2024$15.5M$83.9M
Severe Winter Storms →Severe Ice StormFeb 2021$1.3M$12.2M
Severe Winter Storm →Severe Ice StormFeb 2021——
Tropical Storms Marco and Laura →HurricaneAug 2020$35K—
Hurricane Hanna →HurricaneJul 2020——
Covid-19 Pandemic →BiologicalMar 2020$26.7M$6.7M
Covid-19 →BiologicalMar 2020——
Hurricane Harvey →HurricaneAug 2017$46.6M$60.9M
Severe Storms and Flooding →FloodJun 2016$2.7M$638K
Severe Storms and Flooding →FloodApr 2016$255K$1.7M
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-line … →Severe StormMay 2015—$7.6M
Hurricane Ike →HurricaneSep 2008$23.1M$9.0M
Hurricane Ike →HurricaneSep 2008——
Hurricane Gustav →HurricaneAug 2008——
Hurricane Dean →HurricaneAug 2007——
Severe Storms, Tornadoes, and Flooding →Severe Storm(s)Jun 2007$5K—
Lake Olympia Fire →FireMay 2006——
Extreme Wildfire Threat →FireJan 2006——
Hurricane Rita →HurricaneSep 2005$626K$2.3M
Hurricane Rita →HurricaneSep 2005——

Showing 20 of 37 disasters

PA = FEMA Public Assistance (infrastructure recovery). IA = Individual Assistance (homeowner/renter aid).

Flood Insurance (NFIP)

Source: FEMA NFIP

Total Claims

7,385

Total Claims Paid

$450,902,210

Avg Claim Payout

$61,056

County-level NFIP data from FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.

Hazard Mitigation

Source: FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance

Mitigation Projects

28

Federal Funding

$5,523,214

Properties Protected

60

Avg Benefit-Cost Ratio

4.20

BCR

Top Mitigation Project Types

Project TypeProjectsFederal $
601.1: Generators7$1,033,301
600.1: Warning Systems (as a Component of a Planned, Adopted, and Exercised Risk Reduction Plan)3$305,422
202.1: Elevation of Private Structures - Riverine2$341,727
200.1: Acquisition of Private Real Property (Structures and Land) - Riverine2$3,427,367
403.2: Stormwater Management - Diversions2$144,417

Federally funded projects to reduce future disaster risk. Only includes completed or obligated projects.

Sugar Land has a relatively high overall natural hazard risk rating according to FEMA's National Risk Index. The top hazard risks are lightning, tornado, heat wave. The area has had 28 federal disaster declarations. The most common disaster type is hurricane (12 declarations). 7,385 flood insurance claims have been filed in the area. FEMA has obligated $116,789,313 in public assistance recovery funding. $187,334,988 has been distributed in individual assistance to disaster-affected residents. 28 hazard mitigation projects have been funded to reduce future risk.

Health

Community Health

Source: CDC PLACES

Obesity Rate

24.8%

11.3pp below the national average

Depression Rate

16.4%

7.1pp below the national average

Diabetes Rate

12.2%

near the national average

Uninsured Rate

8.5%

2.1pp below the national average

Health Scorecard

Higher scores indicate better health outcomes relative to the national average (50 = average)

Health Outcomes

Age-adjusted prevalence rates. Green bars indicate rates below the national average; red indicates above.

High Cholesterol

39.0%

Arthritis

21.1%

Cancer (excl. skin)

6.9%

Teeth Lost (65+)

6.4%

Health Risk Behaviors

Prevention & Screening

Green bars indicate rates above the national average (more preventive care); red indicates below.

Mental Health & Wellbeing

Frequent Mental Distress

12.2%

14+ days in past month

Depression

16.4%

Loneliness

—

Lack of Support

—

Disability Prevalence

Any Disability

21.5%

Mobility

10.2%

Cognitive

9.3%

Hearing

5.4%

Vision

3.6%

Self-Care

2.5%

Independent Living

5.1%

Sugar Land has an obesity rate of 24.8%, which is 11.3pp below the national average. The depression rate is 16.4%, 7.1pp below the national average. About 8.5% of adults lack health insurance. 77.3% of residents had an annual checkup in the past year.

Nearby Hospitals

Source: CMS Hospital Compare

Nearest Hospitals

5

With Emergency Services

5

Avg CMS Rating

3.3 / 5

Nearest Hospital

1.9 mi

Houston Methodist Sugarland Ho...

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HospitalDistanceTypeRatingER
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals4/5Yes
Memorial Hermann Sugar Land Hospital1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes
Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—Yes
St Michaels Medical Hospital Llc1.9 miAcute Care Hospitals—Yes
St Luke'S Sugar Land Hospital2.3 miAcute Care Hospitals3/5Yes

Climate & Environment

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

30

Pop. Served

176,205

Violations (5yr)

1

System NamePop. ServedViolations (5yr)
CITY OF SUGAR LAND90,9090
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORY15,5460
HARRIS COUNTY MUD 16813,0290
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - GREATWOOD12,3680
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 12810,9740
MEMORIAL MUD6,6150
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 1294,7130
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 1494,6380
CITY OF SUGAR LAND RIVER PARK4,2780
KINGDOM HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEM2,9340
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 140 RIVERS EDGE2,5470
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 1912,2440
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 115 RIVERSTONE1,5270
ROYAL LAKES ESTATES1,0020
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 1006510
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 1404620
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 2534200
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 1623330
SIENNA MANAGEMENT DISTRICT3000
WOODLOCH MHP2640
AUTUMN SHADOWS MOBILE HOME PARK1501
RICHMOND COMMUNITY ESTATES900
MILLER MHP660
MESQUITE MHP600
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 159450
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 170250
THE LANDING II SUBDIVISION150
PRADERA OAKS WATER SYSTEM—0
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 163—0
SIENNA REGIONAL MUD—0

There are 30 water systems serving the area. 1 water quality violation has been reported in the past 5 years.

Infrastructure

Commute Overview2023 ACS

Drive Alone

69.4%

-12% vs national

Public Transit

0.6%

-29% vs national

Work From Home

20.0%

+115% vs national

Carpool

8.5%

Walk / Bike

0.4%

combined

How Sugar Land's Commute ComparesCensus ACS 2023

How People Get to WorkCensus ACS 2023

Commute Mode BreakdownCensus ACS 2023

Traffic Fatalities

Source: NHTSA FARS (2023)

Fatalities

12

2023

6-Year Avg

5

fatalities/yr

Pedestrian

3

Nighttime

9

dark conditions

YearCrashesFatalitiesAlcoholPedestrianCyclist
2023912030
202222000
202188020
202022100
201966110
201822001

Data from NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS). Includes only crashes involving at least one fatality.

Commute data for Sugar Land, TX covers travel times and transportation modes. 69.4% of workers drive alone, compared to the national average of 78.7%. 20.0% work from home, which is above the TX state average of 7.8%. 8.5% of workers carpool. In 2023, there were 12 traffic fatalities from 9 fatal crashes. 3 were pedestrians.

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

97.4%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

88.6%

of households

No Internet

1.4%

of households

Total Households

37,830

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
88.6%
Cellular Data Plan
93.6%
Satellite
5.4%
Cellular Only (no wired)
7.1%
No Internet Access
1.4%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

99.2%

of households

Smartphone

96.5%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

94.2%

of households

Tablet

79.5%

of households

Any Computing Device
99.2%
Smartphone
96.5%
Desktop / Laptop
94.2%
Tablet
79.5%
Smartphone Only
2.4%
No Computer
0.8%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Electricity Rates

Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (2024)

Residential Rate

14.9¢

per kWh

-13% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Commercial Rate

8.6¢

per kWh

-37% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Industrial Rate

6.1¢

per kWh

-38% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

Avg Monthly Bill

$164

residential

+15% vs 100,000 - 250,000 avg

12% below the national average of 17.1¢/kWh

Residential electricity in Texas averages 14.9¢ per kWh, compared to the national average of 17.1¢. The average monthly electric bill is $164. State-level averages from EIA Electric Sales & Revenue data (2024).

Sugar Land vs Similar Cities

Source: EIA (2024)

Comparing electricity rates with randomly selected cities of similar population (100,000 - 250,000). Each city represents its state's average rate.

Residential Rate (¢/kWh)

Commercial Rate (¢/kWh)

Industrial Rate (¢/kWh)

Average Monthly Bill

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

30

Population Served

176,205

Violations (5yr)

1

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
CITY OF SUGAR LANDCommunitySurface water90,9090
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - NEW TERRITORYCommunityGround water15,5460
HARRIS COUNTY MUD 168CommunityGround water13,0290
CITY OF SUGAR LAND - GREATWOODCommunityGround water12,3680
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 128CommunityPurchased surface water10,9740
MEMORIAL MUDCommunityGround water6,6150
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 129CommunityPurchased ground water4,7130
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 149CommunityPurchased surface water4,6380
CITY OF SUGAR LAND RIVER PARKCommunityGround water4,2780
KINGDOM HEIGHTS WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2,9340
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 140 RIVERS EDGECommunityPurchased ground water2,5470
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 191CommunityPurchased ground water2,2440
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 115 RIVERSTONECommunityGround water1,5270
ROYAL LAKES ESTATESCommunityGround water1,0020
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 100CommunityPurchased ground water6510
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 140CommunityPurchased ground water4620
FORT BEND COUNTY MUD 253CommunityGround water4200
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 162CommunityPurchased ground water3330
SIENNA MANAGEMENT DISTRICTCommunityGround water3000
WOODLOCH MHPCommunityGround water2640
AUTUMN SHADOWS MOBILE HOME PARKCommunityGround water1501
RICHMOND COMMUNITY ESTATESCommunityGround water900
MILLER MHPCommunityGround water660
MESQUITE MHPCommunityGround water600
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 159CommunityGround water450
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 170CommunityGround water250
THE LANDING II SUBDIVISIONCommunityGround water150
PRADERA OAKS WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water00
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUD 163CommunityGround water00
SIENNA REGIONAL MUDCommunityPurchased surface water00

97.4% of households in Sugar Land have broadband internet access. 88.6% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 7.1% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 1.4% of households have no internet access. The area is served by 30 water systems, providing water to 176,205 people. A total of 1 water quality violation has been recorded over the past 5 years.

Politics & Government

County-level data: Election results are reported at the county level. Sugar Land is located in Fort Bend County, TX. Results reflect all voters in the county, not just those in Sugar Land.

Election Overview

Source: Fort Bend County (2024)

2024 Winner

Democrat

Dem Votes

179,310

49.5%

GOP Votes

173,592

47.9%

Total Votes

362,259

Margin

D+1.6%

Shift from 2020

R+9.0pp

vs prior election

📊Election Results by Year
2016–2024
📈Partisan Lean Trend
D+1.6%

Election History

Source: County-Level Election Results
YearDem VotesGOP VotesTotalDem %GOP %Margin
2024179,310173,592362,25949.5%47.9%D+1.6
2020195,552157,718357,51454.7%44.1%D+10.6
2016134,475117,212260,36751.6%45.0%D+6.6

In the 2024 presidential election, Fort Bend County recorded 362,259 total votes. Democrats won the county with 49.5% of the vote compared to 47.9% for Republicans, a margin of D+1.6%. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted R+9.0pp from the previous election. Since 2016, Fort Bend County has shifted 5.1 percentage points toward Republicans.

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Nonprofits Overview

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Total Nonprofits

1,005

Total Assets

$636.9M

Total Income

$359.2M

Per 10K Residents

91.6

nonprofits

+158.6% vs peers avg

Orgs with >$1M Assets

60

Median Assets

$103K

Oldest Active

1940

ruling year

Newest Org

2026

ruling year

Nonprofits by Category

Source: IRS / NTEE Classification
Religion
183
Education
161
Human Services
121
Philanthropy
97
Arts & Culture
64
Recreation & Sports
45
Health Care
33
Youth Development
31
International
27
Community Improvement
21
Public Benefit
16
Mental Health
14
Environment
13
Animal-Related
12
Voluntary Health
12
Food & Agriculture
11
Public Safety
9
Civil Rights
8
Medical Research
6
Housing & Shelter
6
Unknown
5
Crime & Legal
4
Employment
3
Science & Tech
2
Mutual Benefit
2
Social Science
1
57.6%of all nonprofit assets are held by the 10 largest organizations

Top 10 hold $366.7M of $636.9M total

Nonprofit Size Distribution

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF

Number of nonprofits by total asset size

When Were Nonprofits Founded?

Source: IRS Ruling Date

Number of currently active nonprofits by founding decade

Nonprofits per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: IRS BMF + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Largest Nonprofits in Sugar Land

Source: IRS Exempt Organizations BMF
OrganizationCategoryAssetsIncomeEst.IRS
ALPINE EDUCATION SERVICESEducation$108.1M$16.3M2015
ST LUKES COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION-SUGAR LANDHealth Care$48.1M$97.2M2010
FRED AND MABEL R PARKS FOUNDATION—$41.5M$10.6M1985
FORT BEND CHRISTIAN ACADEMYEducation$37.5M$20.6M1993
MEDICAL BENEVOLENCE FOUNDATIONInternational$36.8M$36.4M1965
THE NOOR FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$21.2M$3.1M2000
FOCUS HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE U S AInternational$19.8M$8.0M1996
RHETT BUTLER CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$19.1M$974K2010
GONSOULIN CHARITABLE TRUSTPhilanthropy$17.9M$5.7M1996
ASHTALAKSHMI TEMPLEReligion$16.6M$4.9M2003
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION OF THE GRAND ENCAMPMENT—$16.0M$708K1964
PETERSEN FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$15.1M$16.5M2017
COMMUNITY FOCUS FOUNDATIONCommunity Improvement$11.8M$1.2M2013
CHRISTINE PAPA SHERMAN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$9.1M$10.1M2024
UNIVERSAL DOOR MEDITATION CENTERReligion$9.1M$1.8M2002
LOGOS PREPARATORY ACADEMYEducation$8.4M$5.5M2005
JAMES C AND TERESA K DAY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.7M$4.3M2008
PYP YOG FOUNDATION INC NFPReligion$7.6M$695K2008
CRAWFORD AND HATTIE JACKSON FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.6M$2.4M1998
FC CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMYEducation$7.3M$5.3M2003
HENRY & EILEEN BEYER FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.3M$445K2006
YVONNE H SIMARD FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$7.0M$1.2M2006
BRIJ & SUNITA AGRAWAL FOUNDATIONHuman Services$6.5M$3.3M2019
MUNDY FAMILY FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.3M$5.2M1998
FORT BEND I S D EDUCATION FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$6.0M$2.5M1993
ARC OF FORT BEND COUNTY FOUNDATIONHuman Services$6.0M$244K2002
FARIS FOUNDATIONVoluntary Health$5.7M$2.9M2019
THE ARC OF TEXAS—$5.7M$1.2M1966
KNIGHTS TEMPLAR EDUCATIONAL FNDN OF GRND ENCMPMNT KNIGHTS TEMPLAREducation$5.5M$253K1952
BEARDEN FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$5.5M$1.2M2009
TEXAS IRON WORKERS TRAINING TREducation$4.8M$2.5M2017
TEEN HOW TAOIST TEMPLEReligion$4.2M$695K1990
SOREF-BRESLAUER TEXAS FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$4.0M$123K2005
PREMA FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.6M$130K2004
ANNE AND EDGAR LACKNER CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$3.5M$791K2022
SWAMI DAYANAND EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATIONEducation$3.2M$1.2M2015
DAWAT-E-ISLAMI INCReligion$3.2M$1.3M2003
JUBILEE MONUMENTS CORPRecreation & Sports$2.9M$3.6M1986
CENTRO FAMILIAR CRISTIANO INCCrime & Legal$2.9M$584K1996
SAM AND MARGIE GIBBS CHARITABLE TRPhilanthropy$2.4M$354K2021
ANDY WOODS MINISTRIESReligion$2.3M$634K2008
BILLY BROWN CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$2.2M$1.8M2015
PARKS YOUTH RANCH INCHousing & Shelter$2.2M$1.4M2007
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC—$2.0M$902K1987
SIDHPUR FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.9M$151K1998
HIRANI PLATINUM CORPORATIONFood & Agriculture$1.9M$10.0M2014
DARUL ULOOM TEXAS INCRecreation & Sports$1.9M$1.2M2014
NORTH EAST FORT BEND COUNTY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENTPublic Safety$1.8M$6.2M1999
WATPA BUDDHAYAN MEDIATION CENTER INCReligion$1.7M$375K2008
PATIENT BENEFIT FOUNDATIONPhilanthropy$1.7M$7K2014
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Sugar Land, TX has 1,005 registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations with combined assets of $636.9M. The most common category is Religion-Related, with 183 organizations. 60 nonprofits have assets exceeding $1 million. That works out to 91.6 nonprofits per 10,000 residents. The oldest active nonprofit dates back to 1940.

SBA Lending Overview

Source: SBA FOIA Loan-Level Data

Total SBA Loans

1,258

Total Approved

$562.9M

Jobs Supported

11,655

Per 10K Residents

114.6

SBA loans

+23.3% vs peers avg

Unique Lenders

142

Top Lender

JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association

180 loans

Top Industry

Health Care & Social Assistance

Data Span

1992–2026

Loan Program Breakdown

Source: SBA FOIA
7(a)95% of all loans

Loans

1,194

Total Amount

$497.1M

Avg Loan

$416,302

Median Loan

$150,000

SBA Guaranteed

$370.9M(75%)

Jobs Supported

10,526

5045% of all loans

Loans

64

Total Amount

$65.8M

Avg Loan

$1,028,719

Median Loan

$713,000

7(a) — 95%504 — 5%

Recent Activity (Last 5 Years)

Source: SBA FOIA

Recent Loans

200

16% of all-time total

Recent Amount

$134.7M

24% of all-time total

Avg Recent Loan

$673,666

Top Industries Funded

Source: SBA FOIA / NAICS Codes
Health Care & Social Assistance241 loans
NAICS 62
$142.8M
Accommodation & Food Services153 loans
NAICS 72
$91.5M
Professional & Technical Services143 loans
NAICS 54
$41.1M
Other Services130 loans
NAICS 81
$52.4M
Retail Trade99 loans
NAICS 44
$51.3M

SBA Loans per 10K Residents vs Similar Cities

Source: SBA FOIA + Census ACS

Compared to cities with population 100,000 - 250,000

Top SBA Borrowers

Source: SBA FOIA
BusinessLoansAmount
Voss Road Storage1$5.5M
Patriot Way Limited Liability Company1$5.0M
B.g. Technical Inc.1$5.0M
Khawar & Sons Inc1$5.0M
Sugar Land Entertainment Enterprises Lp.1$5.0M
Extreme International Inc.1$5.0M
Dnat Corporation1$4.9M
Nouveau Investments Llc1$4.8M
Hampton Inn & Suites Missouri City1$4.8M
Newage Casting Lp3$4.7M

Sugar Land, TX has received 1,258 SBA loans totaling $562.9M in approved funding between 1992 and 2026. The 7(a) program accounts for 1,194 loans (95% of the total), supporting 10,526 jobs. The 504 program, focused on real estate and large equipment, has funded 64 loans totaling $65.8M. The most common industry receiving SBA funding is Health Care & Social Assistance. The most active SBA lender in Sugar Land is JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association with 180 loans. That works out to 114.6 SBA loans per 10,000 residents.

ZIP Code Overview

Source: Census ACS

ZIP Codes

18

Total Population

875,967

Avg Median Income

-$36,962,331

Avg Home Value

-$36,789,326

ZIP Code Details

Source: Census ACS
ZIP CodePopulationMedian IncomeHome ValueMedian RentArea (sq mi)
7703115,740$46,892$227,100$1,0833.2
7703671,036$43,853$217,400$9957.3
7707126,794$55,147$228,000$1,0594.5
7707258,681$49,893$175,100$1,2487.4
7707437,467$47,408$201,600$1,0665.5
7708257,269$60,510$225,600$1,36112.6
7708374,843$65,349$223,100$1,37510.4
7708516,947$66,651$174,000$1,4315.5
7709949,271$48,735$176,800$1,2186.1
7740781,459$101,595$353,800$1,99320.1
7745981,251$132,758$367,700$2,03131.2
7746965,159$101,546$315,000$1,675106.8
7747732,722$73,290$241,200$1,43610.2
7747822,699$116,205$378,700$1,75110.0
7747992,355$162,381$462,200$1,99732.7
77481128N/AN/AN/A11.8
7748939,054$74,097$209,900$1,79711.3
7749853,092$98,394$281,600$1,83116.1

Sugar Land, TX has 18 ZIP codes with a combined population of 875,967. The average median household income across all ZIP codes is -$36,962,331. The average median home value is -$36,789,326. The average median monthly rent is -$37,035,629.

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