Neighborhood in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County

Living in Central Sugar Land, Sugar Land

A+

1st of 14areas in Sugar Land
Overall score 98 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Sugar Land overall: A+

Central Sugar Land covers part of Sugar Land, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 14 areas we score in Sugar Land. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Well connected
  • Lots of parks
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.9 mi
Pharmacy1.1 mi
Park0.4 mi
Cafe0.6 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.9 mi
Library1.6 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
3,450
Median rent
$2,410
Median home value
$488,000
Household income
$183,900
Average commute
29 min
Homes owned
99%
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What it's like to live in Central Sugar Land

Central Sugar Land is an area in Sugar Land with about 3,500 residents, homes built around 1995, mostly owner-occupied (99%) and 51% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 14 areas in Sugar Land, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Central Sugar Land

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $183,900, 35% higher than the Sugar Land median.
  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.4 miles away.

Cons of living in Central Sugar Land

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,410, 23% higher than the Sugar Land median.
  • Higher unemployment. 7.8% of the labor force is out of work, against 4.1% across Sugar Land.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.

Central Sugar Land report card

Each grade compares Central Sugar Land with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade B

    Median rent $2,410, homes cost 2.7x income.

    66 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $183,900, 7.8% unemployed.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A+

    Nearby schools average 93 of 100 on the state rating.

    97 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 73 violent crimes per 100k, 1,222 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade C+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 29 min, 37% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    65% have a bachelor’s degree.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade A-

    6.8% of adults uninsured.

    87 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A

    99% of homes owner-occupied.

    90 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A

    100% of homes have broadband.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

Central Sugar Land compared with Sugar Land

Better than Sugar Land

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 0%52 points lower than Sugar Land (52%)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 99%19 points higher than Sugar Land (80%)
  • Median household income: $183,90035% higher than Sugar Land ($136,217)

Worse than Sugar Land

  • Median rent: $2,41023% higher than Sugar Land ($1,957)
  • Unemployment rate: 7.8%4 points higher than Sugar Land (4.1%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • AWalker Station ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.3 mi
  • ASartartia MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD1.3 mi
  • AClements High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD2.6 mi

Cost of living in Central Sugar Land

Median rent in Central Sugar Land is $2,410 a month, 23% higher than the Sugar Land median. A household would need about $96,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $488,000, 13% higher than the Sugar Land median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,450 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSugar LandTexas
Median rent23% higher than Sugar Land$2,410$1,957$1,403
Median home value13% higher than Sugar Land$488,000$430,200$283,800
Home value to income16% lower than Sugar Land2.7x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent52 points lower than Sugar Land0%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them19 points higher than Sugar Land99%80%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Sugar Land2.9%3.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Sugar Land199519941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$3,450
Mortgage payment
$2,671
Property tax
$779
Median rent, for comparison
$2,410

Based on a $488,000 home in Central Sugar Land, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereSugar LandTexas
Median household income35% higher than Sugar Land$183,900$136,217$78,476
Unemployment rate4 points higher than Sugar Land7.8%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Sugar Land3.5%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Sugar Land65%63%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Sugar Land29 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home13 points higher than Sugar Land37%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points higher than Sugar Land2.5%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points higher than Sugar Land100%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesHigh
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windLow

Who lives in Central Sugar Land

Under 1827%
18 to 3410%
35 to 6441%
65 and over22%
Race and ethnicity
White43%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black0.4%
Asian33%
Other or more than one race3.3%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Sugar Land

  1. 2A+Colony ParkMedian rent $2,700
  2. 3A+West Sugar LandMedian rent $2,690
  3. 4A+ChimneystoneMedian rent $1,900
  4. 5AGreatwoodMedian rent $2,100
  5. 6A-Colony BendMedian rent $1,880
  6. 7A-New TerritoryMedian rent $2,500
  7. 8A-First ColonyMedian rent $1,980
  8. 9A-Settlers ParkMedian rent $2,130

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. A+The Overlook in Stone OakSan Antonio
  2. A+Oak RidgeAllen
  3. A+BelterraLeague City

Questions about Central Sugar Land

Is Central Sugar Land a good place to live?

Central Sugar Land covers part of Sugar Land, TX, home to about 3,500 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 14 areas we score in Sugar Land. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

How much does it cost to live in Central Sugar Land?

Median rent in Central Sugar Land is $2,410 a month, 23% higher than the Sugar Land median. The median home is worth $488,000, 13% higher than the Sugar Land median. A median home costs 2.7x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Sugar Land.

What schools serve Central Sugar Land?

The closest rated public schools are Walker Station Elementary (elementary, rated A), Sartartia Middle (middle, rated A) and Clements High School (high, rated A). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 2 Census block groups in this part of Sugar Land that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.