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Sugar Land, Texas

Sugar Land is a city of 110,016 people in Fort Bend County, Texas, founded in 1908.

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Population110,016 -7.3% since 2019
Elevation98 ft 30 m
Founded1908
Land area40.5 sq mi
ZIP codes77478, 77479, 77498
Nearest airportSugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) 2 mi

Why visit Sugar Land

Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 58 parks and trails, 256 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 5 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include Star Cinema Grill, AMC First Colony 24, Cordovan Art School and Houston Museum of Natural Science - Sugar Land.

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°F; January lows average 43°F.

About Sugar Land

Sugar Land is the largest city in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States, located in the southwestern part of the Houston–Pasadena–The Woodlands metropolitan area. Located about 19 miles (31 km) southwest of downtown Houston, Sugar Land is a populous suburban municipality centered around the junction of Texas State Highway 6 and Interstate 69/U.S. Route 59.

From the Wikipedia article Sugar Land, Texas (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do5

Star Cinema Grill

Cinema and theater · 3.2 mi

4811 State Highway 6 South, Missouri City

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AMC First Colony 24

Cinema and theater · 0.6 mi

3301 Town Center Boulevard South, Sugar Land

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AMC Fountains 18

Cinema and theater · 4.2 mi

11225 Fountain Lake Drive

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Amphitheater

Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi

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Observation Deck

Scenic view · 3.3 mi

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Museums and landmarks16

Cordovan Art School

Museum · 1.6 mi

3219 State Highway 6 South

Mo-Fr 11:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-16:00; Su off

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Houston Museum of Natural Science - Sugar Land

Museum · 1.1 mi

13016 University Boulevard, Sugar Land

08:30-17:00 open "only advance sales phone line", Th-Su...

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NaRose Studio

Museum · 1.5 mi

3151 State Highway 6 South

Mo,Fr,Su off; Tu-Th 11:00-15:00; Sa 09:00-11:00

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Sugar Land First United Methodist Church

Monument and historic site · United Methodist · 2.4 mi

431 Eldridge Road, Sugar Land

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art museum TX

Museum · 0.5 mi

We,Th 11:00-19:00; Fr 11:00-21:00; Sa 11:00-19:00; Su 01:00-17:00;...

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Dept. of Wonder

Museum · 0.5 mi

"They host various shows/events here, with showtimes and ticket...

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Hodge's Bend Cemetery

Monument and historic site · 3.6 mi

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Imperial Prison Farm Cemetery

Monument and historic site · 1.7 mi

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Paschal Paolo Borden

Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi

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Stafford Plantation

Monument and historic site · 2.8 mi

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Stafford's Point

Monument and historic site · 3.5 mi

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Parks, trails and playgrounds58

Cullinan Park

Park · 3.0 mi

12414 Highway 6, Sugar Land

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City Park

Park · 2.4 mi

225 7th Street, Sugar Land

07:00-22:00

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Mesquite Park

Park · 2.0 mi

2710 Mesquite Drive, Sugar Land

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Ridgeview Park

Park · 4.8 mi

Park in Missouri City, Texas, USA

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Constellation Field

Sports field and stadium · 2.1 mi

1 Stadium Drive, Sugar Land

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Covington West Park

Park · 3.4 mi

13944 Oakwood Lane, Sugar Land

Open in Google Maps · +1-281-275-2825

Greatwood Golf Club

Golf course · 4.0 mi

6767 Greatwood Pkwy, Sugar Land

Open in Google Maps · +1-281-343-9999

Riverbend Country Club

Golf course · 2.7 mi

1214 Dulles Ave, Sugar Land

Open in Google Maps · +1-281-491-2500

Sugar Creek Country Club

Golf course · 2.4 mi

420 Sugar Creek Boulevard, Sugar Land

Open in Google Maps · +1-281-494-9131

Sweetwater Country Club

Golf course · 2.0 mi

4400 Palm Royale Boulevard, Sugar Land

Open in Google Maps · +1-281-980-4100

First Colony Park

Park · 2.2 mi

3232 Austin Parkway, Sugar Land

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Gordon Fountain Lake Park

Park · 3.8 mi

11511 1/2 Fountain Lake Drive, Stafford

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46 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes256

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 0.5 mi

16098 City Walk Boulevard, Sugar Land

Su-Th 05:30-21:30; Fr,Sa 05:30-23:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 281-710-8682

Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 4.1 mi

Seattle-based coffeehouse chain known for its signature roasts, light bites and WiFi availability.

3613 South Main Street, Stafford

Mo-Fr 04:30-22:00; Sa-Su 05:00-22:00

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Baskin-Robbins

Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.8 mi

3366 State Highway 6 South

11:00-22:00

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Berryhill Tacos Sugarland

Restaurant · Mexican · 2.7 mi

13703 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land

Mo-Su 09:00-02:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 281 313-8226

Black Bear Diner

Diner · American · 1.4 mi

13590 University Boulevard

06:00-22:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 346-279-1894

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Restaurant · Italian · 0.8 mi

2335 State Highway 6 South, Sugar Land

Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-281-980-4433

Chunk's Burger

Restaurant · Burger · 3.5 mi

411 Dulles Avenue, Stafford

Mo 10:00-18:00; Tu,We,Th,Sa 10:00-20:00; Fr 10:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-832-539-1784

Day 6 Coffee Company

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.6 mi

3227 State Highway 6 South, Sugar Land

Mo-Fr 06:00-21:00; Sa-Su 07:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1 832-696-7822

Denny's

Diner · American · 0.4 mi

1422 State Highway 6, Sugar Land

24/7

Open in Google Maps · +1 281 240 0327

Dimassi's Mediterranean Buffet

Restaurant · Mediterranean, Buffet · 0.5 mi

16535 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land

Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-21:00

Open in Google Maps · +1-281-494-0296

Dough Zone

Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi

2715 Town Center Boulevard North, Sugar Land

Mo-Su 11:00-21:00

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Dumpling World

Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi

3149 State Highway 6 South

11:00-21:00

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Where to stay27

Churches and places of worship59

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Shopping50

Gas and EV charging29

Schools, colleges and libraries88

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Healthcare38

Map of Sugar Land

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Climate by month

40°60°80°100°January: 3.9 in of rainFebruary: 3.0 in of rainMarch: 3.6 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 4.3 in of rainJune: 5.7 in of rainJuly: 3.8 in of rainAugust: 5.0 in of rainSeptember: 5.3 in of rainOctober: 5.2 in of rainNovember: 4.4 in of rainDecember: 3.3 in of rainJanuary: 64°FFebruary: 68°FMarch: 74°FApril: 81°FMay: 87°FJune: 92°FJuly: 94°FAugust: 94°FSeptember: 90°FOctober: 83°FNovember: 73°FDecember: 66°FJanuary: 43°FFebruary: 48°FMarch: 54°FApril: 60°FMay: 68°FJune: 74°FJuly: 76°FAugust: 76°FSeptember: 71°FOctober: 62°FNovember: 53°FDecember: 45°FJFMAMJJASOND
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Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan64°F43°F3.9 in0.0 in
Feb68°F48°F3.0 in0.0 in
Mar74°F54°F3.6 in0.0 in
Apr81°F60°F3.6 in0.0 in
May87°F68°F4.3 in0.0 in
Jun92°F74°F5.7 in0.0 in
Jul94°F76°F3.8 in0.0 in
Aug94°F76°F5.0 in0.0 in
Sep90°F71°F5.3 in0.0 in
Oct83°F62°F5.2 in0.0 in
Nov73°F53°F4.4 in0.0 in
Dec66°F45°F3.3 in0.0 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Sugar Land (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$136,217median household income
$430,200median home value
$1,957median monthly rent
42.8median age
63.0%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
80.3%of homes are owner-occupied
28.9 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1823%18 to 3416%35 to 6442%65 and over19%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

Fort Bend County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.

  • 2024-07-09: Hurricane Beryl (Hurricane)
  • 2021-02-19: Severe Winter Storms (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2021-02-14: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
  • 2020-08-24: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura (Hurricane)
  • 2020-07-26: Hurricane Hanna (Hurricane)
  • 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)

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Getting there and nearby towns

Sugar Land Regional Airport (SGR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.

  • Stafford 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
  • Meadows Place 5 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
  • Four Corners 5 mi north, about 9 min by car
  • Fifth Street 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
  • Pearland 19 mi east, about 30 min by car
  • Houston 20 mi northeast, about 32 min by car
  • Pasadena 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
  • League City 32 mi east, about 52 min by car
  • The Woodlands 41 mi north, about 1 h by car
  • Conroe 51 mi north, about 1 h 30 min by car

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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