Moving from Sugar Land, TX to Fort Worth, TX

Moving from Sugar Land, TX to Fort Worth, TX covers 273 mi and about 5h 3m by car through 1 state(s). That is far enough that housing, cost-of-living, climate, and job market can all move meaningfully β€” the sections below pull current figures from BEA, Zillow, the Census Bureau, BLS, and NOAA to map exactly where the differences fall.

273 mi Β· 5h 3m by car Β· TX

COL +4.5% Home values -33.3% Ξ” -3.1Β°F annual

Distance & route

Driving
273 mi
Drive time
5h 3m
States
1
Fuel (25 mpg)
11 gal
Route throughTX
Primary highwaysTX 6, US 287 BUS, I 35W
Major cities en routeCarrollton, Lewisville, Irving, Arlington, Grand Prairie

Route via OSRM driving profile. Actual time varies with traffic and season.

Cost of living

Sugar LandFort WorthU.S. avg
All items (RPP)98.629103.09100.0
Rents95.28890.711100.0
Goods100.639102.838100.0
Services104.51117.874100.0

Overall cost of living in Fort Worth and Sugar Land is within Β±5% on the BEA Regional Price Parity (2024) β€” plan your budget on category-level differences instead.

Source: BEA Regional Price Parities (MSA-level Β· MSA-level); 2024.

Housing prices

Sugar Land β€” typical home
$447,176
Fort Worth β€” typical home
$298,051
Sugar Land β€” typical rent
$1,943/mo
Fort Worth β€” typical rent
$1,583/mo

Typical home value in Fort Worth is 4.5% below Sugar Land β€” $447,176 vs $298,051 per Zillow ZHVI (2026-03).

YoY change: Sugar Land -0.9%, Fort Worth -2.8%. Snapshot: 2026-03. Data provided by Zillow.

Climate

1991–2020 normalsSugar LandFort Worth
Annual avg temperature71Β°F68Β°F
January avg low43Β°F37Β°F
July avg high94Β°F97Β°F
Annual snowfall0.0"β€”
Annual precipitation51.1"β€”

Annual average temperatures in Sugar Land (70.6Β°F) and Fort Worth (67.5Β°F) stay within 5Β°F of each other (NOAA normals).

Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 (stations: SUGAR LAND, TX US, FT WORTH MEACHAM FLD NAAF, TX US).

Demographics

ACS 5-year 2023Sugar LandFort Worth
Population109,735941,311
Median household income$137,511$76,602
Median age42.533.4
Bachelor's degree or higher35.2%20.6%
Avg household size2.92.82

Median household income in Fort Worth is 4.5% below Sugar Land ($137,511 vs $76,602, ACS 5-year 2023).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2023.

Jobs & wages

Sugar Land MSA β€” median wage
$46,960
Fort Worth MSA β€” median wage
$48,440
Sugar Land MSA β€” employment
3,179,460
Fort Worth MSA β€” employment
3,966,500

Top occupations in Fort Worth MSA

OccupationEmploymentMedian wage
Office and Administrative Support Occupations 523,660 $44,430
Transportation and Material Moving Occupations 412,270 $39,950
Sales and Related Occupations 368,400 $36,710
Management Occupations 350,940 $117,410
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations 341,240 $29,000

Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics.

Best time to move

Moving companies typically charge 20–30% more between Memorial Day and Labor Day (peak season). October through April offers the lowest rates and better mover availability.

To avoid mid-semester school transfers, most U.S. families schedule moves between mid-June and mid-August. Public school calendars typically run late August or early September through late May or early June.

Packing & arrival checklist

  • Air conditioning matters: July highs in Fort Worth average 97Β°F on NOAA normals. If the new place has window-unit or no AC, plan that purchase for the first week.
  • Coastal Texas sees hurricanes June through November; inland areas face severe thunderstorms and occasional tornadoes in spring.
  • Arrange utility connection (power, internet, gas, water) two weeks ahead of move-in.
  • Update mailing address with USPS change-of-address within the first week post-move.

Frequently asked

How does household income compare in Sugar Land vs Fort Worth?

Median household income on the Census ACS 5-year (2023) is $76,602 in Fort Worth vs $137,511 in Sugar Land β€” a 44.3% lower figure. Compare this against the cost-of-living gap above when budgeting.

How does the job market in Fort Worth compare to Sugar Land?

BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics show median wages of $48,440 in the Fort Worth MSA vs $46,960 in the Sugar Land MSA, on total employment of 3,966,500 and 3,179,460 respectively. Top occupations on the destination side appear in the Jobs & wages section above.

Is Fort Worth more expensive than Sugar Land?

Based on BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), overall price level in Fort Worth is 4.5% higher than Sugar Land (103.09 vs 98.629, U.S. average = 100). Rent and services typically carry most of this gap.

When is the best time to move from Sugar Land to Fort Worth?

Moving companies usually charge 20–30% less between October and April (off-peak). Memorial Day through Labor Day is peak pricing. For a 273 mi drive, weather on the route matters too β€” see the timing section above for state-specific winter warnings.

How far is Fort Worth, TX from Sugar Land, TX?

The driving distance is 273 mi and the route typically takes 5h 3m via TX 6 and US 287 BUS. The trip crosses 1 state(s). Actual time varies with traffic and season.

How much do homes cost in Fort Worth compared to Sugar Land?

Zillow ZHVI (2026-03) puts the typical home value at $298,051 in Fort Worth vs $447,176 in Sugar Land β€” a 33.3% lower figure. Data provided by Zillow Research.

Plan the move

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City profiles: Sugar Land, TX Β· Fort Worth, TX.

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