7 Houston neighbors named to U.S. News' best places to live in 2026 (opens original article in a new tab)

Several Houston suburbs, including Sugar Land, were named among the best places to live in the U.S. for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report, which ranked cities based on livability indexes like job market, value, and quality of life.

• Sugar Land ranked 10th nationally and 4th in Texas for 2026.
• Sugar Land's median income and home values are higher than national averages.
• League City and Pearland dropped from top 10 in 2025 to outside the top 10 in 2026.
• Houston proper ranked 327th nationally and 60th in Texas.