Sugar Land, TX
| U.S. News Ratings | |
| Population: | 75,963 |
| Crime: | Low |
| Cost of Living: | Low |
| Health Care: | Limited |
| Housing Price: | Average |
| Income: | High |
Geography
Sugar Land is located just southwest of Houston.
Cultural Attractions
The Imperial Sugar Co. is one of the few sugar cane refineries left in the nation, and is open for tours.
Recreation
Sugar Land's 18 parks cover more than 770 acres of land.
Historical
Benjamin Terry, who named the town, was also known for organizing Terry's Texas Rangers during the Civil War.
Economy
Sugar Land has a number of energy, software, and engineering companies.
| Population [details] | 75,963 |
| Percentage of population under 50 | 70.6% |
| Children per square mile [details] | 631.09 |
| Percentage of population who are college educated | 53.70% |
| High/low January temperature [details] | 53.83 °F/30.91 °F |
| High/low July temperature [details] | 93.56 °F/70.55 °F |
| Annual precipitation [details] | 42.50 in. |
| Total crime risk [details] | 29 |
| Cost of living [details] | 89.65 |
| State sales tax | 6.25% |
| Closest city of 500,000+ (and distance) | Houston (14.71 miles) |
| Closest airport (and distance) | WILLIAM P HOBBY (20.00 miles) |
| Recreational activities [details] | Boating/Sailing, Sporting events, Swimming |
| Cultural activities | Charitable activities and contributions, Concerts, Family/Arts events, Gourmet food, Movie theaters, Museums, Wineries |
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