salaryRent is higher than in 71% of U.S. cities. Household incomes are higher than in 89% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (80.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 63% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,640 a year. That is $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 349 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Sugar Land?
Share of households by yearly income. 54.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Sugar Land
| Size | Sugar Land | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,486 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,545 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,951 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,261 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,801 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Sugar Land overall?
Everyday prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands metro area are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Sugar Land
Life in Sugar Land
What jobs pay in Sugar Land
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $157,980 | 15.5% |
| Pharmacist | $140,470 | 17.4% |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | 17.8% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $134,560 | 18.2% |
| Software Developer | $129,440 | 18.9% |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | 20.5% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | 21.6% |
| Dental Hygienist | $104,930 | 23.3% |
| Civil Engineer | $100,950 | 24.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | 24.5% |
| Accountant | $85,090 | 28.8% |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | 32.8% |
| Market Research Analyst | $67,370 | 36.4% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $64,500 | 38.0% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $63,670 | 38.5% |
| Plumber | $61,300 | 40.0% |
| Electrician | $59,180 | 41.4% |
| Firefighter | $59,120 | 41.4% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,940 | 41.6% |
| Truck Driver | $56,840 | 43.1% |
| Carpenter | $49,670 | 49.3% |
| Medical Assistant | $42,110 | 58.2% |
| Customer Service Representative | $40,380 | 60.7% |
| Warehouse Worker | $38,000 | 64.5% |
| Nursing Assistant | $37,970 | 64.5% |
| Restaurant Cook | $35,050 | 69.9% |
| Retail Salesperson | $31,340 | 78.1% |
| Cashier | $29,350 | 83.4% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | 110.9% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Sugar Land?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $944 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $430,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $43,020 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Sugar Land, TX?
Renting in Sugar Land costs a median of about $2,041 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Sugar Land?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,640 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Sugar Land cheap or expensive?
Sugar Land is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.7% of the typical household income of $146,910. It ranks 349th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Sugar Land?
The median homeowner in Sugar Land pays $7,320 a year in property taxes, about 1.70% of the median home value.
Is Sugar Land more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Sugar Land?
The median home value in Sugar Land is $430,200, about 2.9 times the typical yearly household income.
110,016 people live in Sugar Land. Numbers are typical (middle) values.