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Is a city just southwest of Houston, Texas. The Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land features a salt water aquarium and a digital dome theater. Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center offers interactive exhibits, including a child-size city called Kidtropolis. In the south, trails wind through Sugar Land Memorial Park and Brazos River Corridor. Oyster Creek Park includes a rose garden and a pond.
Sugar Land has appeared atop or near the top on multiple “best of” lists over the years, currently ranked as No. 5 on Niche.com's list of best Texas suburbs, 11th-best place to live in Texas, and 13th-best places to raise a family in Texas. Schools rank exceptionally well, making it a good choice for families.
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Sugar Land found its strength in sugarcane production. As these settlers began farming and creating plantations, sugar became the primary industry. In 1908, a sugar cane refinery built in 1896 was purchased and renamed Imperial Sugar.
SUGAR LAND TEXAS
The growing of sugar cane ended in 1928. The economic foothold it gave the city has helped increase the population from less than 2,000 back then to today's 117,869 residents.
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Since its incorporation as a city in 1959, Sugar Land’s residents live in a master-planned community with many parks and recreational facilities, first-class shopping and medical facilities, and a safe environment, ranking as one of America’s safest cities since 2008. Sugar Land has been recognized as one of America’s Best Places to Live and has been named a Community of Respect by the Anti-Defamation League.
WEATHER
In Sugar Land, the summers are long, hot, and oppressive; the winters are short and cool; and it is wet and partly cloudy year round. Over the course of the year, the temperature typically varies from 45°F to 93°F and is rarely below 32°F or above 98°F.
Based on the tourism score, the best times of year to visit Sugar Land for warm-weather activities are from late March to mid May and from late September to early November.
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A wet day is one with at least 0.04 inches of liquid or liquid-equivalent precipitation. The chance of wet days in Sugar Land varies throughout the year.
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The wetter season lasts 4.3 months, from May 14 to September 25, with a greater than 30% chance of a given day being a wet day. The month with the most wet days in Sugar Land is June, with an average of 11.1 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation.
The drier season lasts 7.7 months, from September 25 to May 14. The month with the fewest wet days in Sugar Land is April, with an average of 6.7 days with at least 0.04 inches of precipitation.
Among wet days, we distinguish between those that experience rain alone, snow alone, or a mixture of the two. The month with the most days of rain alone in Sugar Land is June, with an average of 11.1 days. Based on this categorization, the most common form of precipitation throughout the year is rain alone, with a peak probability of 39% on June 24.
THINGS TO DO IN SUGAR LAND
Sugar Land is much more than just a company town 20 minutes south of Houston, it's a destination filled with a wealth of fun memories. From enjoying stunning sunsets at Cullinan Park tasting worldly cuisine at Sugar Land Town Square, or experiencing A-list performances at the state-of-the-art Smart Financial Centre. We are a city that is constantly evolving. Sugar Land thrives on its unique and one-of-a-kind attractions, diversity, culture, and top-notch entertainment.
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Visitors can expect amazing food options anywhere in the city from tasting over a half dozen cuisines within Sugar Land Town Square to the traditional tastes of Asia, including Japanese, Thai, Malay, Singaporean, Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Indian, and more. Additionally, you can enjoy some of Sugar Land's big city amenities such as catching a ball game at Constellation Field, live music and theatrical productions at Inspiration Stage, and museums.
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We know you will fall in love with Sugar Land, so much that you'll be enticed to plan to relocate here with your family!
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SCHOOLS IN SUGAR LAND
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Sugar Land based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity.
Cornerstone Elementary is a public school located in Sugar Land, TX, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Cornerstone Elementary is 978 and the school serves K-5. At Cornerstone Elementary, 89% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 85% scored at or above that level for reading. The school’s minority student enrollment is 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1, which is worse than that of the district. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. The school enrolls 9% economically disadvantaged students. There are 54 equivalent full-time teachers and 2 full-time school counselors.
Anne Mccormick Sullivan Elementary is a public school located in Sugar Land, TX, which is in a fringe rural setting. The student population of Anne Mccormick Sullivan Elementary is 1,252 and the school serves PK-5. At Anne Mccormick Sullivan Elementary, 86% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 82% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 17:1, which is worse than that of the district.The student population is made up of 46% female students and 54% male students. The school enrolls 8% economically disadvantaged students. There are 74 equivalent full-time teachers and 2 full-time school counselors.
Commonwealth Elementary is a public school located in Sugar Land, TX, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Commonwealth Elementary is 1,013 and the school serves PK-5. At Commonwealth Elementary, 88% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 85% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 86%. The student-teacher ratio is 17:1, which is worse than that of the district.The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. The school enrolls 6% economically disadvantaged students. There are 61 equivalent full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor.
Susanna Dickinson Elementary is a public school located in Sugar Land, TX, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Susanna Dickinson Elementary is 507 and the school serves PK-5. At Susanna Dickinson Elementary, 81% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 79% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 39%. The student-teacher ratio is 14:1, which is better than that of the district.The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. The school enrolls 15% economically disadvantaged students. There are 36 equivalent full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor.
Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land is a charter school located in Sugar Land, TX, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land is 727 and the school serves K-5. At Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land, 81% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 66% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 83%. The student-teacher ratio is 19:1, which is worse than that of the district.The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. The school enrolls 57% economically disadvantaged students. There are 39 equivalent full-time teachers.
Sartartia Middle is a public school located in Sugar Land, TX, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Sartartia Middle is 1,324 and the school serves 6-8. At Sartartia Middle, 84% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 78% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 80%. The student-teacher ratio is 18:1, which is worse than that of the district.The student population is made up of 49% female students and 51% male students. The school enrolls 17% economically disadvantaged students. There are 74 equivalent full-time teachers and 3 full-time school counselors.
Fort Settlement Middle is a public school located in Sugar Land, TX, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Fort Settlement Middle is 1,361 and the school serves 6-8. At Fort Settlement Middle, 91% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 81% scored at or above that level for reading.The school’s minority student enrollment is 82%. The student-teacher ratio is 20:1, which is worse than that of the district.The student population is made up of 50% female students and 50% male students. The school enrolls 10% economically disadvantaged students. There are 69 equivalent full-time teachers and 3 full-time school counselors.
Sugar Land Middle is a public school located in Sugar Land, TX, which is in a mid-size city setting. The student population of Sugar Land Middle is 1,149 and the school serves 6-8. At Sugar Land Middle, 60% of students scored at or above the proficient level for math, and 52% scored at or above that level for reading. The school’s minority student enrollment is 85%. The student-teacher ratio is 17:1, which is worse than that of the district. The student population is made up of 48% female students and 52% male students. The school enrolls 54% economically disadvantaged students. There are 68 equivalent full-time teachers and 3 full-time school counselors.
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Harmony School of Innovation - Sugar Land is ranked 112nd within Texas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Harmony School of Innovation - Sugar Land is 60%. The total minority enrollment is 81%, and 46% of students are economically disadvantaged. Harmony School of Innovation - Sugar Land is 1 of 3 high schools in the Harmony School of Science - Houston.
Stephen F. Austin High School is ranked 144th within Texas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Stephen F. Austin High School is 52%. The total minority enrollment is 81%, and 29% of students are economically disadvantaged. Stephen F. Austin High School is 1 of 12 high schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District.
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Kempner High School is ranked 349th within Texas. Students have the opportunity to take Advanced Placement® coursework and exams. The AP® participation rate at Kempner High School is 35%. The total minority enrollment is 86%, and 48% of students are economically disadvantaged. Kempner High School is 1 of 12 high schools in the Fort Bend Independent School District.
COST OF LIVING IN SUGAR LAND
SOURCE: PayScale.com
Sugar Land, Texas's cost of living is 19% higher than the national average. The cost of living in any area can vary based on factors such as your career, its average salary and the real estate market of that area. PayScale's Cost of Living Calculator can help you find out more about how your individual needs will factor in when beginning your research to figure out how much it would cost you to relocate.
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