Neighborhood in Sugar Land, Fort Bend County

Living in Settlers Park, Sugar Land

A-

9th of 14areas in Sugar Land
Overall score 82 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Sugar Land overall: A+

Settlers Park is a neighborhood in Sugar Land, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 14 areas we score in Sugar Land. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

  • Errands close by
  • Top-rated schools
  • Pricey
  • Short commutes
  • Lots of parks
  • Cost of living scores low (16 of 100)
  • Hurricane risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.3 mi
Pharmacy0.5 mi
Park0.1 mi
Cafe0.5 mi
Restaurant0.3 mi
Gym0.3 mi
Hospital or urgent care1.2 mi
Childcare0.6 mi
Library1.1 mi

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

Population
1,570
Median rent
$2,130
Median home value
$268,000
Household income
$62,800
Average commute
18 min
Homes owned
73%
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What it's like to live in Settlers Park

Settlers Park is a neighborhood in Sugar Land with about 1,600 residents, homes built around 1982, mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 50% of households with children.

Our grade for Settlers Park is A-. That puts it 9th of 14 areas we grade in Sugar Land, a city that gets an A+ overall.

Pros of living in Settlers Park

  • 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 0.3 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.1 miles away.

Cons of living in Settlers Park

  • Higher poverty. 19% of residents live below the poverty line, against 5.5% across Sugar Land.
  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.

Settlers Park report card

Each grade compares Settlers Park 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 $2,130, homes cost 4.3x income.

    16 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade D+

    Median household income $62,800, 2.9% unemployed.

    29 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade A

    Nearby schools average 91 of 100 on the state rating.

    93 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.

    92 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A

    Average commute 18 min, 12% work from home.

    91 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade A-

    49% have a bachelor’s degree.

    84 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade B

    9.8% of adults uninsured.

    68 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade C-

    73% of homes owner-occupied.

    34 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade D+

    86% of homes have broadband.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

Settlers Park compared with Sugar Land

Better than Sugar Land

  • Average commute: 18 min37% lower than Sugar Land (29 min)
  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 5.9%5 points higher than Sugar Land (1.0%)
  • Unemployment rate: 2.9%1 points lower than Sugar Land (4.1%)

Worse than Sugar Land

  • Median household income: $62,80054% lower than Sugar Land ($136,217)
  • Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 67%15 points higher than Sugar Land (52%)
  • Home value to income: 4.3x35% higher than Sugar Land (3.2x)

Closest public schools

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

  • ASettlers Way ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.5 mi
  • AFirst Colony MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD0.7 mi
  • AClements High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD2.2 mi

Cost of living in Settlers Park

Median rent in Settlers Park is $2,130 a month, 9% higher than the Sugar Land median. A household would need about $85,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $268,000, 38% lower than the Sugar Land median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,877 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereSugar LandTexas
Median rent9% higher than Sugar Land$2,130$1,957$1,403
Median home value38% lower than Sugar Land$268,000$430,200$283,800
Home value to income35% higher than Sugar Land4.3x3.2x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent15 points higher than Sugar Land67%52%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them8 points lower than Sugar Land73%80%63%
Vacant homes8 points higher than Sugar Land12%3.7%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Sugar Land198219941992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$1,877
Mortgage payment
$1,467
Property tax
$410
Median rent, for comparison
$2,130

Based on a $268,000 home in Settlers Park, 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 income54% lower than Sugar Land$62,800$136,217$78,476
Unemployment rate1 points lower than Sugar Land2.9%4.1%5.3%
People below the poverty line14 points higher than Sugar Land19%5.5%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher14 points lower than Sugar Land49%63%34%
Average commute37% lower than Sugar Land18 min29 min27 min
Workers who work from home12 points lower than Sugar Land12%24%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit5 points higher than Sugar Land5.9%1.0%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet11 points lower than Sugar Land86%97%91%

Natural hazard risk

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

  • River floodingLow
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Settlers Park

Under 1829%
18 to 3410.0%
35 to 6448%
65 and over13%
Race and ethnicity
White42%
Hispanic or Latino29%
Black5.3%
Asian15%
Other or more than one race9.4%

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+Creekside at RidgeviewPlano
  2. ABrentwoodAustin
  3. ALakeviewAustin

Questions about Settlers Park

Is Settlers Park a good place to live?

Settlers Park is a neighborhood in Sugar Land, TX, home to about 1,600 people. It gets an A-, in the top 20% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 9th of 14 areas we score in Sugar Land. It does best on schools and worst on cost of living.

How much does it cost to live in Settlers Park?

Renters in Settlers Park pay a median of $2,130 a month, 9% higher than the Sugar Land median. The median home is worth $268,000, 38% lower than the Sugar Land median. A median home costs 4.3x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Sugar Land.

What schools serve Settlers Park?

The closest rated public schools are Settlers Way Elementary (elementary, rated A), First Colony 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 is built from 1 Census block group closest to the Settlers Park 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.