Apartments for rent in Sugar Land, TX

Sugar Land, Texas is a mid-size city with slightly more than 119,000 residents. The city's population, at an average age of just under 39, is a little older than other municipalities in Texas, which has an average age of 35. Most residents own their homes in Sugar Land, and 19% of residents rent. The average rent for Sugar Land is $629 per month more than the state average.

Many Sugar Land residents work in one of three industries: retail, scientific, and healthcare. Combined, these industries account for 21% of the workforce in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in management, as 11% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any career path. With an average annual income of just over $125K, Sugar Land workers earn more than the average Texas resident. The city's average income also compares favorably to the national average of $73,345. Compared to the national average (7%), Sugar Land has a high percentage of residents older than 25 who have advanced degrees, as 14% have earned a Master's degree or a Doctoral degree. In addition, 24% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.

Sugar Land has an average commute time of about 34 minutes, longer than the Texas average of about 27 minutes. Many residents (43%) commute to work by car or truck, while public transit isn't extensively used. Walking isn't a common method of commuting to work.