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Sugar land, TX

Aggregated across 2 ZIP codes in Sugar land.

Population: 115,403 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Sugar land, TX is $491,530 — up 0.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $529,609 after a median 37 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,077/month. 24 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with lightning, tornado, coldwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 3.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$491,530

Median home value

+0.3%

1-year change

37

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$491,530
1-year appreciation
+0.3%
3-year appreciation
+4.5%
5-year appreciation
+25.1%
10-year appreciation
+43.5%
All-time peak (2025-01)
$495,693
House Price Index (state)
440.1 (-0.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$529,609
Median list price
$562,450
Median price per sqft
$177
1-year sale-price change
+3.8%
Median days on market
37 days
Homes sold (recent period)
124
For-sale inventory
587
Sale-to-list ratio
97.0%
Active listings
165
1-year forecast
-0.3%
Days to pending
56 days
New listings (monthly)
164

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,077/mo
1-year rent change
+0.4%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,775/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,830/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,180/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,930/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,660/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
96.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
24
Elementary schools
17
Middle schools
4
High schools
3
Charter schools
2
School districts serving the area
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST, FORT BEND ISD, LAMAR CISD
Schools include
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY-SUGAR LAND, HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - SUGAR LAND, DULLES EL, DULLES H S, DULLES MIDDLE

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively High · hurricane: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 61% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Crystal Chemical Co. (7.4 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
73.0°F
Average high
82.0°F
Average low
64.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
9b (extreme annual low 25 to 30°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
201,256
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
172,657

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
89
Nearest airport
Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) (3 mi)
Nearest major airport
Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) (3 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
3
Hospitals include
ST LUKE'S SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL, HOUSTON METHODIST SUGARLAND HOSPITAL, MEMORIAL HERMANN SUGAR LAND HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Good (4.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+5,771 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,993
Housing built before 1970
3.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
31.3%
Median annual property tax
$7,913
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
87.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
199,316
Average weekly wage
$1,155
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
11,193

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Sugar landState medianUS median
Median home value$491,530$260,151$289,727
Median sale price$529,609$285,000$325,000
Median days on market37 days71 days51 days
Typical rent$2,077/mo$1,580/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$7,913$2,390$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Sugar land, TX?
$491,530.
What is the median sale price in Sugar land, TX?
$529,609.
How long do homes take to sell in Sugar land, TX?
Median days on market: 37 days.
What is typical rent in Sugar land, TX?
Typical rent: $2,077/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Sugar land, TX?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: lightning, tornado, coldWave, heatWave, hurricane.
Is Sugar land, TX in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone X; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the wildfire risk in Sugar land, TX?
Risk to homes is higher than 61% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Sugar land, TX?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Sugar land, TX?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Sugar land, TX?
24 schools (17 elementary, 4 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Sugar land, TX walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in Sugar land, TX?
Regional Price Parity: 96.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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