Neighborhood in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County

Living in Northeast Sugar Land, Sugar Land

B+

11th of 14areas in Sugar Land
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Sugar Land overall: A+

Northeast Sugar Land covers part of Sugar Land, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 14 areas we score in Sugar Land. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

  • River flooding risk is very high
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.4 mi
Park0.6 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.4 mi
Gym0.6 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.0 mi
Childcare0.3 mi
Library0.5 mi

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

Population
3,250
Median rent
$2,340
Median home value
$393,000
Household income
$126,400
Average commute
26 min
Homes owned
89%
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What it's like to live in Northeast Sugar Land

Northeast Sugar Land is an area in Sugar Land with about 3,300 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (89%) and 32% of households with children.

Our grade for Northeast Sugar Land is B+. That puts it 11th of 14 areas we grade in Sugar Land, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Northeast Sugar Land

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.

Cons of living in Northeast Sugar Land

  • Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,340, 20% higher than the Sugar Land median.
  • Higher poverty. 15% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across Sugar Land.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Northeast Sugar Land report card

Each grade compares Northeast 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 D

    Median rent $2,340, homes cost 3.1x income.

    23 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $126,400, 3.1% unemployed.

    58 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade B-

    Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.

    56 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 B+

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    73 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade C-

    Average commute 26 min, 23% work from home.

    40 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    65% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.1% of adults uninsured.

    67 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade A-

    89% of homes owner-occupied.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade B-

    95% of homes have broadband.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

Northeast Sugar Land compared with Sugar Land

Better than Sugar Land

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 89%9 points higher than Sugar Land (80%)
  • Average commute: 26 min10% lower than Sugar Land (29 min)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 65%2 points higher than Sugar Land (63%)

Worse than Sugar Land

  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 71%19 points higher than Sugar Land (52%)
  • People below the poverty line: 15%9 points higher than Sugar Land (5.5%)
  • Median rent: $2,34020% higher than Sugar Land ($1,957)

Closest public schools

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

  • CDulles ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.3 mi
  • ADulles MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD0.2 mi
  • BDulles High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD0.1 mi

Cost of living in Northeast Sugar Land

Median rent in Northeast Sugar Land is $2,340 a month, 20% higher than the Sugar Land median. A household would need about $94,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $393,000, 9% lower than the Sugar Land median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,684 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSugar LandTexas
Median rent20% higher than Sugar Land$2,340$1,957$1,403
Median home value9% lower than Sugar Land$393,000$430,200$283,800
Home value to incomeAbout the same as Sugar Land3.1x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent19 points higher than Sugar Land71%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them9 points higher than Sugar Land89%80%63%
Vacant homes2 points lower than Sugar Land1.9%3.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Sugar Land198619941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,684
Mortgage payment
$2,151
Property tax
$533
Median rent, for comparison
$2,340

Based on a $393,000 home in Northeast 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 income7% lower than Sugar Land$126,400$136,217$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Sugar Land3.1%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line9 points higher than Sugar Land15%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points higher than Sugar Land65%63%34%
Average commute10% lower than Sugar Land26 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home1 points lower than Sugar Land23%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Sugar Land0.5%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Sugar Land95%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

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

Who lives in Northeast Sugar Land

Under 1820%
18 to 3415%
35 to 6442%
65 and over23%
Race and ethnicity
White39%
Hispanic or Latino19%
Black8.8%
Asian31%
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. 4A+ChimneystoneMedian rent $1,900
  5. 5AGreatwoodMedian rent $2,100
  6. 6A-Colony BendMedian rent $1,880
  7. 7A-New TerritoryMedian rent $2,500
  8. 8A-First ColonyMedian rent $1,980

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. B+The Fairways at Crystal FallsLeander
  2. A-Britian EstatesFlower Mound
  3. B+Shepherd Park PlazaHouston

Questions about Northeast Sugar Land

Is Northeast Sugar Land a good place to live?

Northeast Sugar Land covers part of Sugar Land, TX, home to about 3,300 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 11th of 14 areas we score in Sugar Land. It does best on education levels and worst on cost of living.

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

Renters in Northeast Sugar Land pay a median of $2,340 a month, 20% higher than the Sugar Land median. The median home is worth $393,000, 9% lower than the Sugar Land median. A median home costs 3.1x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Sugar Land.

What schools serve Northeast Sugar Land?

The closest rated public schools are Dulles Elementary (elementary, rated C), Dulles 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 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.