
Sugar Land
Community Guide
Living in Sugar Land
Sugar Land, located in eastern Fort Bend County, is approximately 20 miles southwest of downtown Houston. It was founded as a sugar plantation in the mid-1800s and incorporated in 1959. A full-service municipality, Sugar Land provides the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its residents.
Master-planned communities and welcoming neighborhoods enhance home values and create a sense of belonging. The community offers outstanding schools, libraries, civic organizations and other resources that make Sugar Land a great place to work, live and raise a family.
Sugar Land is home to Riverstone, a masterfully planned community. Planned for approximately 6,400 homes and 18,000 residents, the 3,800-acre Riverstone development has become one of Fort Bend County’s premier master-planned communities, with a mix of townhomes, single-family homes and custom homes coupled with resort-quality amenities, excellent schools and a multitude of retail options.








