NEIGHBORSCORE

Sugar Land, Texas · ZIP 77478

Sugar Land — ZIP 77478

Crime DataSchools

Sugar Land (77478) scores 77/100 — Good for Sugar Land. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage. A premium market - pricier than most of the state. The typical home value here is $438K.

77OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

BGood

Tap a tab to compare 77478 against its city, state, or the nation.

Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index80/100
Violent crime share6%
Property crime share94%

Higher reported proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index73/100
Avg math proficiency54%
Avg reading proficiency63%
Schools nearby7

A premium market - pricier than most of the state.

Affordability index35/100
Typical home value$438K
Median rent$1,902/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

Not the right fit? See how adjacent ZIPs score — tap to jump over.

Stafford, TexasStaffordZIP 77477
54▼23 vs here
Sugar Land, TexasSugar LandZIP 77479
82▲5 vs here
Sugar Land, TexasSugar LandZIP 77498
75▼2 vs here
Houston, TexasHoustonZIP 77099
43▼34 vs here

More ZIPs in Sugar Land

Sugar Land, TexasSugar LandZIP 77498
75▼2 vs here
Sugar Land, TexasSugar LandZIP 77479
82▲5 vs here

Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$438K

Median Rent

$1,902/mo

Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

8,375

Violent Crime

1,053

Property Crime

7,322

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Fort Bend County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

Full Crime Report →

Nearby Schools

Grades
HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY-SUGAR LANDKG–05729
73%
74%
HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - SUGAR LANDKG–081,471
71%
72%
HIGHLANDS ELPK–05541
62%
71%
BARRINGTON PLACE ELPK–05424
53%
64%
DULLES H S09–122,165
48%
59%
DULLES MIDDLE06–081,254
44%
57%
DULLES ELPK–05675
30%
46%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Full School Report →

Demographics

Population

22,699

Median Income

$118K

Homeownership

76%

Median Age

45.9 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

Map

Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 77478 has a reported-crime score of 80/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 77478 has a school score of 73/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 77478 is approximately $438K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 77478 in Sugar Land has an overall NeighborScore of 77/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.