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Galveston vs Sugar Land

Two Texas cities 54 miles apart, side by side.

GalvestonSugar Land
Population53,348109,735
Median household income$57,216$137,511
Median home value$294,300$406,600
Median rent$1,278/mo$1,939/mo
Median age4042.5
Homeownership47%80%
Property tax (effective)1.18%1.80%
Sales tax8.25%8.25%
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Is Galveston or Sugar Land cheaper?

For housing, Galveston is cheaper: median home values are $294,300 in Galveston and $406,600 in Sugar Land; median rents are $1,278 and $1,939.

Which has higher incomes, Galveston or Sugar Land?

Sugar Land: median household income is $57,216 in Galveston and $137,511 in Sugar Land.

How far is Galveston from Sugar Land?

About 54 miles in a straight line.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2019–2023 5-year estimates; state revenue agencies for sales tax.

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