The City Of Sugar Land, Texas

Sugar Land General Information

In recent years, many individuals have chosen to relocate to Sugar Land, Texas. Sugar Land, Texas is one of the fastest growing cities in the state and has grown more than 158% within the last decade. Located along the Gulf Coast, Sugar Land has the highest percentage of master-planned communities in the county of Fort Bend, which in turn has the highest percentage of master-planned communities in the nation. Sugar Land is located about 25 miles southwest of Houston, Texas and encompasses nearly 25 square miles of land. There are nearly 80,000 residents living in the city of Sugar Land and the population is predicted to continue growing at a steady rate over the next decade. In 2006, CNN/Money and Money magazine ranked Sugar Land the 3rd best place to live in the nation. The climate of the area is classified as humid subtropical, with an average annual precipitation rate of 48 inches. Sugar Land's position along the coast allows prevailing winds to bring heat and moisture north from the Gulf of Mexico. Summers in the area are warm and humid, while the winters are cool and mild for the most part.

Sugar Land, Texas Economy

There are numerous industries that contribute to the economy of Sugar Land, Texas. One of the most notable is Imperial Sugar, whose headquarters are located in the city and whose crest can be seen in the city seal and logo of Sugar Land. The city was originally founded as a sugar plantation in the mid 1800s and that heritage is still visible in the city today. The headquarters of Western Airways is also located in the city along with manufacturing facilities, engineering firms, software firms, product firms, and international energy corporations. The growth of Sugar Land's economy is attributed to its favorable business climate as well and the diversity of the businesses located in the area. Ranked as one of the best cities in the nation for business relocation by several publications, Sugar Land has seen a significant increase in the number of businesses opening in the area in recent years. This has fueled the economy of the city by a tremendous amount.

Sugar Land Lifestyle

Sugar Land, Texas is considered an affluent suburb of Houston, with Sugar Land real estate prices reflecting this distinction. Many celebrities and athletes have purchased parcels of Sugar Land real estate for their homes or vacation properties, with most being situated near the coastal areas of the city. Different neighborhoods reflect different prices ranges for real estate and each master planned community is tailored to a different real estate price range. The most expensive parcels of Sugar Land, Texas real estate are located near the costal areas and in the southern potion of the city. In 2005, the average value of Sugar Land homes was slightly more than $193,000.

Sugar Land, Texas currently holds the title for Fittest City In Texas for cities with a population of 50,000 – 100,000 individuals. It has held this title for four consecutive years and for good reason, as the layout of the city is geared to promote fitness and exercise by making it easy for individuals to walk to the places they need to get to. The city's Town Square district is a central business district oriented towards pedestrians with many different types of services located within walking distance of each other, including stores, restaurants, sidewalk cafés, and entertainment venues. The city also has many natural and man made lakes located throughout the area, many located in the city's master planned communities.

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