Sugar Land is a full-service municipality providing the highest quality of affordable services to meet the needs of its citizens. 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.

Major employers include Aetna US Healthcare, Baker Pertrolite, Inc., ECO Resources, Fluor Corporation, ONDEO Nalco, Schlumberger Companies and Suntron Corporation.  Sugar Land's aggressive economic development program has created a business-friendly environment, one that includes a variety of incentives, including a corporate aviation facility