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One of Houston's best-known suburbs, Sugar Land was recently named one of Money magazine's "Hot Towns to Live In," as well as being profiled by CNN/Money as one of "America's Best Places to Live."
It's not surprising—so named as the original home base of Imperial Sugar, Sugar Land is now the fastest growing of Texas' 45 largest cities. The Chamber of Commerce has adopted a motto of "There is no equal," and the saying has a great deal of truth to it. CNN/Money pointed out that more than 2,300 restaurants are within a 30-mile radius of Sugar Land, as well as 80 theatrical troupes and 50 public libraries. For those more inclined toward evening-hour pursuits, roughly 221 bars lie within the same range, approximately 20 more than the average for an American suburb.
Sugar Land offers eight outdoor parks. As the city continues to grow and expand from its current base of almost 70,000 residents, there is sure to be an increase in outdoor activity space, a trademark of most Space City suburbs.
Memorial Hermann Fort Bend is the main hospital covering the area, although private practices are also common. The Sugar Land School District has received two consecutive "Recognized" ratings from the Texas Education Agency, and last year was named one of the 100 best school districts in America in which to obtain a fine arts education. Housing prices can range from $250,000 to more than $2 million, and the market is only increasing as the area continues to grow and be recognized nationally.
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—Sugar Land writeup by Ted Bauer
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