Question 1

Is 77479 a safe area?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77479 in Sugar Land has a crime score of 50/100, which is roughly average for the region. Reported incidents per 1,000 residents track close to the Sugar Land city median. Both violent and property crime fall within the expected range for an urban ZIP code. Reviewing the Full Crime Report for 77479 and checking the local police department's crime mapping tool for current incident patterns before making decisions is recommended.

Question 2

What are the best schools near 77479?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77479 has a school score of 100/100, based on NCES EdFacts math and reading proficiency data for public schools in and near ZIP 77479. Schools in this area perform significantly above state averages — proficiency rates consistently outpace both the city and national benchmarks. For families prioritizing public school quality, 77479 ranks among the stronger ZIP codes in Sugar Land. Scores reflect SY 2020-21 EdFacts assessment data; individual school performance may vary, and reviewing each school's most recent state report card is recommended.

Question 3

What is the average home price in 77479?

Accepted Answer

The median home sale price in 77479 is approximately $549K, based on recent Zillow Research ZHVI data. This places 77479 near the metro median for comparable neighborhoods. Median rent in 77479 is available in the Full Market Report. Prices fluctuate with market conditions; Zillow data reflects trailing sale prices, not current listing prices.

Question 4

Is 77479 a good place to live?

Accepted Answer

ZIP code 77479 has an overall NeighborScore of 63/100, placing it in the moderate range for Sugar Land. The score combines crime rate (40% weight), school quality (35%), and relative property value (25%), each normalized to the metro area. At 63/100, 77479 scores similarly to the middle tier of Sugar Land neighborhoods — neither among the strongest nor the weakest performers. Individual priorities (commute, school age, budget) should guide how much weight you give this composite vs. the component scores.

Sugar Land — ZIP 77479

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School	Grades	Students	Math ↓	Reading
WALKER STATION EL	PK–05	—	—	—
COLONY BEND EL	PK–05	—	—	—
CLEMENTS H S	09–12	—	—	—
SETTLERS WAY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
FIRST COLONY MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
AUSTIN PARKWAY EL	PK–05	—	—	—
COMMONWEALTH EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BRAZOS BEND EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SARTARTIA MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
FORT SETTLEMENT MIDDLE	06–08	—	—	—
CORNERSTONE EL	PK–05	—	—	—
ANNE MCCORMICK SULLIVAN EL	PK–05	—	—	—
COLONY MEADOWS EL	PK–05	—	—	—
SUSANNA DICKINSON EL	PK–05	—	—	—
BESS CAMPBELL EL	PK–05	—	—	—