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Sugar Land, Texas

       
Total population 79,943 Average January/July temperatures 42.3° / 82.1°
Median home price $ 271,320 Annual Precipitation 42.34 in. /yr.
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Sugar Land, Texas

The sugar industry helped develop this southeastern Texas city.

Cultural Attractions
The Imperial Sugar Co. is one of the few sugar cane refineries left in the nation, and is open for tours.
Economy
Sugar Land has a number of energy, software, and engineering companies.
Geography
Sugar Land is located just southwest of Houston.
Historical
Benjamin Terry, who named the town, was also known for organizing Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War.
Recreation
Sugar Land's 18 parks cover more than 770 acres of land.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 53.8 ° / 30.87 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 93.58 ° / 70.56 °
Precipitation (?) 42.34 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 25 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 293
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 88
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 271,320
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $83231.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $78225
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 8.25 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .200 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 5
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 31
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 34
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 153
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 8
Number of libraries within the county (?) 11
Number of museums within the county (?) 4
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 79,943
Population density (?) 3,551 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 155.6% growth
Population over 55 (?) 16,351 people
Education (?) 43 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 10
Number of clinics within the county (?) 59
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 71
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