The story of this market
The typical home in Sugar Land, Texas sells for about $476,000, or $170 per square foot.
Prices are roughly flat from a year ago (-1%), a market in balance. Homes take about 32 days to sell.
Monthly price momentum
Home values since 2015
+1.1%
TX · past 12 months
Freddie Mac House Price Index, single-family homes, monthly through 2026-08. Each line starts at 100 in January 2015, so a reading of 180 means prices are up 80% since then.
Sugar Land, Texas
The Sugar Land housing market is currently experiencing a period of stabilization with a median sale price of $476,000. While year-over-year prices have seen a slight decline, the market remains competitive with homes selling in approximately 32 days. This activity is driven by the city's strong reputation for quality schools and its status as a desirable suburban hub within the Houston metro area.
No ARED county foreclosure postings attributed to Sugar Land yet — the verified ledger covers every county the foreclosure ingest has read, attributed by published city area. Key-figure check: median price corroborated by the published ten-year series (2024) (within 12.5%).
Deterministic aggregate of 5 researched ZIP reports — sales_count-weighted (population fallback); per point, children lacking the value or its weight are excluded. Tax rates, sentiment and context notes are tier-native and never roll.
Median prices moved up 9.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 42 days on market with 0.0 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
0% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 0.12% of asking — demand is holding steady.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · poverty 5.5% — a stable, low-distress profile.
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- Meow Wolf Houston's Radio Tave4.420.4 mi
- Children's Museum Houston4.616.6 mi
- Typhoon Texas Waterpark Houston4.316.6 mi
- Reliant Stadium4.614 mi
- Daikin Park4.719.4 mi
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- Children's Museum Houston4.616.6 mi
- MemorialPark4.815.9 mi
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- Houston Arboretum & Nature Center4.715.4 mi
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- Quail Valley Golf Club4.34.6 mi
- TPC Houston4.42.2 mi
- The Galleria4.513.6 mi
- Memorial City Mall4.513.6 mi
- First Colony Mall4.40.5 mi
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- CITYCENTRE4.613.2 mi
- William P. Hobby Airport4.421 mi
- The St. James Restaurant & Cabaret3.828.5 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
The amenity base that shapes daily life and property demand in this city — what residents actually live with, and what the pipeline is adding.
A major regional shopping destination that serves as a commercial anchor for the city and surrounding areas.
A large municipal park offering extensive green space, trails, and recreational facilities that enhance local property appeal.
Home to professional baseball, this venue serves as a significant entertainment anchor and community gathering space.
A major revitalization project transforming historic industrial sites into a vibrant mixed-use district, driving new investment and interest in the city center.
Sugar Land is an ideal destination for family buyers seeking top-tier school districts and a suburban lifestyle, as well as professionals working in the Houston metro area who value a high quality of life and established community amenities.
Sugar Land is widely recognized for its high-performing public schools, which are a primary driver of residential demand and property value stability in the region.
The city is served by major highway corridors including US 59/I-69, which provide primary access for commuters traveling to the Houston employment core.
The city offers an extensive amenity base including the Sugar Land Memorial Park, numerous golf courses, and the First Colony Mall, providing significant lifestyle value that supports local housing demand.
The rental market in Sugar Land is characterized by stable demand driven by families and professionals, with a mix of luxury apartment communities and single-family rentals that maintain consistent occupancy levels.
Sugar Land's economy is anchored by a robust mix of corporate headquarters, healthcare, and professional services, benefiting from its strategic location within the Houston metropolitan area.
Sugar Land maintains strong economic momentum as a major employment hub in Fort Bend County, anchored by corporate headquarters and a diverse mix of professional services and retail infrastructure.
Ongoing development is focused on mixed-use revitalization projects and the continued expansion of master-planned residential communities.
Parcels in Sugar Land are frequently subject to special district assessments, including Municipal Utility Districts (MUDs) and various local improvement districts that fund infrastructure and public services.
The city faces standard Gulf Coast climate risks, including potential for heavy rainfall and tropical storm activity, necessitating careful consideration of flood insurance and building elevation.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Texas) — Senior (65+) and Disabled Homestead Exemption and School Tax Ceiling: Grants an additional mandatory $10,000 exemption from ISD appraised value (Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100,000 - $10,000) and establishes an absolute statutory tax freeze (school tax ceiling): total ISD property taxes cannot exceed the dollar ceiling established in the… State (Texas) — General Residence Homestead Exemption and 10% Valuation Growth Cap: Imposes mandatory state-level valuation deductions and growth limitations on the qualifying homestead: (1) Mandates a $100,000 deduction from appraised value for independent school district (ISD) maintenance and operations/debt taxation: Taxable Value_ISD = Appraised Value - $100… State (Texas) — Ad Valorem Real Property Taxation and Assessment Ratio: Mandates ad valorem appraisal of all real property at 100% of fair market value as of January 1 each tax year (Assessment Ratio = 1.00).
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau QuickFacts.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment. Source: NCES EDGE public school locations 2023-24.