Sugar Land is a city located in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It is part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city was founded as a sugar plantation in the early 1900s and later grew into a suburban area with a diverse population. Sugar Land is known for its excellent schools, master-planned communities, and economic prosperity. It is also home to the Sugar Land Skeeters, a minor league baseball team, and the Smart Financial Centre, a concert and event venue.