Sugar Land is on Oyster Creek and U.S. Highway 90A, east of the Brazos River and seven miles northeast of Richmond in northeastern Fort Bend County.
Sugar Land has a heritage tracing its roots back to the original Mexican land grant to Stephen F. Austin. One of the first settlers of the land, Samuel M. Williams, called this land "Oakland Plantation" because there were many different varieties of oaks on the land, such as Pin Oak, Post Oak, Water Oak, Red Oak, and Live Oak. Williams' brother, Nathaniel, purchased the land in 1838. They operated the plantation by growing cotton, corn, and sugarcane. During these early years, the area that is now Sugar Land was the center of social life along the Brazos River.
Shopping is close by with 7 shopping malls within 20 minutes, including the First Colony Mall in Sugar Land. The acclaimed Fort Bend School District brings families to this area for quality education and the amenities of the master planned communities in the area offer excellent activities for young and old alike.
Sugar Land residents have access to all of the amenities that a major metropolitan city provides along with the peaceful escape of a more natural setting. Year-round golf; major museums; theatre; symphony; and saltwater, freshwater, and off-shore fishing are all in close proximity to this planned community.
Neighborhood children attend outstanding public schools that are used as a benchmark for performance throughout the Houston area. In addition, Sugar Land residents have an expansive array of shopping, dining, and local entertainment options within their community. Residents of this area also benefit from Houston’s unsurpassed economic opportunity. Move to Sugar Land—in the great state of Texas— and enjoy living in one of the best places in America.
Corporate offices for Minute Maid and Aetna US Healthcare are headquartered in Sugar Land, though its also an easy commute to downtown Houston and other suburbs.
Housing Cost
In Sugar Land, the average home price is $225,000 while prices range from $100,000 to $2,000,000.
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2005: 75,754. Sugar Land covers 24.1 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 75 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 77478, 77479 - Area codes: 281, 832
Climate
Sugar Land, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.
The warmest month of the year is August with an average maximum temperature of 94.20 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 39.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 23 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Sugar Land is 42.66 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.73 Inches.
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ttlers of the land, Samuel M. Williams, called this land "Oakland Plantation" because there were many different varieties of oaks on the land, such as Pin Oak, Post Oak, Water Oak, Red Oak, and Live Oak. Williams' brother, Nathaniel, purchased the land in 1838. They operated the plantation by growing cotton, corn, and sugarcane. During these early years, the area that is now Sugar Land was the center of social life along the Brazos River.