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Brownsville, TX vs Sugar Land, TX

Brownsville, TX vs Sugar Land, TX: What the data shows

Brownsville, TX is in Brownsville, TX while Sugar Land, TX is in Sugar Land, TX — both in the same state. On home prices, Brownsville, TX is the more affordable option at $114,900 median — $253,400 less than Sugar Land, TX's $368,300. WYLT rates Brownsville, TX as Think twice — a neighborhood that warrants careful research before committing — and Sugar Land, TX as Good for now — a solid choice worth serious consideration.

Sugar Land, TX has the stronger safety profile of the two. Brownsville, TX has Moderate violent crime and Moderate property crime. Sugar Land, TX has Low violent crime and Moderate property crime. On environmental risk, Brownsville, TX has Low flood risk and Sugar Land, TX has Low flood risk.

Sugar Land, TX is the more walkable neighborhood. Brownsville, TX scores N/A/100 versus Sugar Land, TX's 20/100 (car-dependent). For families weighing school quality, both neighborhoods have the same school rating Brownsville, TX rates 7/10 and Sugar Land, TX rates 7/10.

CategoryBrownsville, TXSugar Land, TX
Housing
VerdictThink twiceGood for now
Median Price$115K

Lower price

$368K
Median Rent$800

Lower rent

$2K
Median Income$45K$110K

Higher income

Price VolatilityModerateLow

More stable

Getting Around
Walk ScoreCar-dependent20/100

More walkable

Transit ScoreMinimal transitMinimal transit
Bike ScoreN/AN/A
CommuteN/A28 min
Safety & Environment
Safety GradeD+B

Safer

Violent CrimeModerateLow

Lower risk

Property CrimeModerateModerate
Flood RiskLowLow
Air QualityModerateModerate
Community
Schools7/107/10
Best for
Low-cost living seekersStudents and first-time buyersFamilies looking for an affordable community
FamiliesCommuters to HoustonTech professionals

Bottom line

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

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