Neighborhood in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County

Living in Greatwood, Sugar Land

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5th of 14areas in Sugar Land
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Sugar Land overall: A+

Greatwood is a neighborhood in Sugar Land, TX, home to about 8,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th of 14 areas we score in Sugar Land. It does best on schools and worst on getting around.

  • Top-rated schools
  • Hurricane risk is very high
  • Tornado risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store1.1 mi
Pharmacy0.8 mi
Park0.3 mi
Cafe1.0 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.7 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.9 mi

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

Population
8,720
Median rent
$2,100
Median home value
$439,000
Household income
$187,400
Average commute
28 min
Homes owned
93%
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What it's like to live in Greatwood

Greatwood is a neighborhood in Sugar Land with about 8,700 residents, homes built around 1998, mostly owner-occupied (93%) and 39% of households with children.

It grades A against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 5th of 14 areas in Sugar Land, which grades A+ overall.

Pros of living in Greatwood

  • Higher incomes. The median household earns $187,400, 38% 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 0.3 miles away.

Cons of living in Greatwood

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

Greatwood report card

Each grade compares Greatwood 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 $2,100, homes cost 2.3x income.

    41 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B+

    Median household income $187,400, 4.5% unemployed.

    78 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-

    Some everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 28 min, 16% work from home.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A

    68% have a bachelor’s degree.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B+

    9.3% of adults uninsured.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    93% of homes owner-occupied.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B+

    98% of homes have broadband.

    75 of 100 vs TX areas

Greatwood compared with Sugar Land

Better than Sugar Land

  • Median household income: $187,40038% higher than Sugar Land ($136,217)
  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 93%13 points higher than Sugar Land (80%)
  • Home value to income: 2.3x26% lower than Sugar Land (3.2x)

Worse than Sugar Land

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 63%11 points higher than Sugar Land (52%)
  • Median rent: $2,1007% higher than Sugar Land ($1,957)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASusanna Dickinson ElementaryElementary, Lamar CISD0.3 mi
  • AReading Junior HighMiddle, Lamar CISD2 mi
  • AGeorge Ranch High SchoolHigh, Lamar CISD2.1 mi

Cost of living in Greatwood

Median rent in Greatwood is $2,100 a month, 7% higher than the Sugar Land median. A household would need about $84,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $439,000, about the same as the Sugar Land median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,972 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSugar LandTexas
Median rent7% higher than Sugar Land$2,100$1,957$1,403
Median home valueAbout the same as Sugar Land$439,000$430,200$283,800
Home value to income26% lower than Sugar Land2.3x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent11 points higher than Sugar Land63%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them13 points higher than Sugar Land93%80%63%
Vacant homesAbout the same as Sugar Land3.4%3.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Sugar Land199819941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,972
Mortgage payment
$2,403
Property tax
$569
Median rent, for comparison
$2,100

Based on a $439,000 home in Greatwood, 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 income38% higher than Sugar Land$187,400$136,217$78,476
Unemployment rateAbout the same as Sugar Land4.5%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Sugar Land4.8%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher5 points higher than Sugar Land68%63%34%
Average commuteAbout the same as Sugar Land28 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home8 points lower than Sugar Land16%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Sugar Land1.3%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Sugar Land98%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingHigh
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesHigh
  • WildfiresModerate
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windModerate

Who lives in Greatwood

Under 1826%
18 to 3414%
35 to 6443%
65 and over18%
Race and ethnicity
White52%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black10%
Asian16%
Other or more than one race5.8%

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. 4A+ChimneystoneMedian rent $1,900
  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-North side of North Richland HillsNorth Richland Hills
  2. AWest McKinneyMcKinney
  3. AKings MillMansfield

Questions about Greatwood

Is Greatwood a good place to live?

Greatwood is a neighborhood in Sugar Land, TX, home to about 8,700 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 5th 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 Greatwood?

Median rent in Greatwood is $2,100 a month, 7% higher than the Sugar Land median. The median home is worth $439,000, about the same as the Sugar Land median. A median home costs 2.3x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Sugar Land.

What schools serve Greatwood?

The closest rated public schools are Susanna Dickinson Elementary (elementary, rated A), Reading Junior High (middle, rated A) and George Ranch High School (high, rated A). 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 Greatwood 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.