Neighborhood in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County

Living in Chimneystone, Sugar Land

A+

4th of 14areas in Sugar Land
Overall score 95 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Sugar Land overall: A+

Chimneystone is a neighborhood in Sugar Land, TX, home to about 8,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th of 14 areas we score in Sugar Land. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

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

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.4 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.9 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.7 mi

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

Population
8,380
Median rent
$1,900
Median home value
$327,000
Household income
$110,200
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
75%
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What it's like to live in Chimneystone

Chimneystone is a neighborhood in Sugar Land with about 8,400 residents, homes built around 1989, mostly owner-occupied (75%) and 31% of households with children.

It grades A+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 14 areas in Sugar Land, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Chimneystone

  • Well-rated schools nearby. 3 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Chimneystone

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Chimneystone report card

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

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,900, homes cost 3.0x income.

    49 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade A-

    Median household income $110,200, 2.0% unemployed.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A-

    Nearby schools average 89 of 100 on the state rating.

    87 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 A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 21% work from home.

    37 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    60% have a bachelor’s degree.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    8.4% of adults uninsured.

    78 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C+

    75% of homes owner-occupied.

    54 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Chimneystone compared with Sugar Land

Better than Sugar Land

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 43%9 points lower than Sugar Land (52%)
  • Home value to income: 3.0x6% lower than Sugar Land (3.2x)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.0%2 points lower than Sugar Land (4.1%)

Worse than Sugar Land

  • Median household income: $110,20019% lower than Sugar Land ($136,217)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 75%5 points lower than Sugar Land (80%)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 60%3 points lower than Sugar Land (63%)

Closest public schools

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

  • BHighlands ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.3 mi
  • AFirst Colony MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD1.5 mi
  • BDulles High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Chimneystone

Median rent in Chimneystone is $1,900 a month, about the same as the Sugar Land median. A household would need about $76,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $327,000, 24% lower than the Sugar Land median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,318 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSugar LandTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Sugar Land$1,900$1,957$1,403
Median home value24% lower than Sugar Land$327,000$430,200$283,800
Home value to income6% lower than Sugar Land3.0x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent9 points lower than Sugar Land43%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them5 points lower than Sugar Land75%80%63%
Vacant homes3 points higher than Sugar Land6.3%3.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Sugar Land198919941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,318
Mortgage payment
$1,790
Property tax
$528
Median rent, for comparison
$1,900

Based on a $327,000 home in Chimneystone, 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 income19% lower than Sugar Land$110,200$136,217$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Sugar Land2.0%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line2 points lower than Sugar Land3.6%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points lower than Sugar Land60%63%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Sugar Land28 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home3 points lower than Sugar Land21%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Sugar Land1.8%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Sugar Land99%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingModerate
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailLow
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Chimneystone

Under 1822%
18 to 3421%
35 to 6439%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White40%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Black7.6%
Asian32%
Other or more than one race2.3%

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

Other neighborhoods in Sugar Land

  1. 1A+Central Sugar LandMedian rent $2,410
  2. 2A+Colony ParkMedian rent $2,700
  3. 3A+West Sugar LandMedian rent $2,690
  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+WoodcrestHouston
  2. ACentral PlanoPlano
  3. APondera PointThe Woodlands

Questions about Chimneystone

Is Chimneystone a good place to live?

Chimneystone is a neighborhood in Sugar Land, TX, home to about 8,400 people. It gets an A+, in the top 5% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th 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 Chimneystone?

Median rent in Chimneystone is $1,900 a month, about the same as the Sugar Land median. The median home is worth $327,000, 24% lower than the Sugar Land median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Sugar Land.

What schools serve Chimneystone?

The closest rated public schools are Highlands Elementary (elementary, rated B), First Colony Middle (middle, rated A) and Dulles High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area is built from 5 Census block groups closest to the Chimneystone name on the map, so its edges are approximate. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.