Houston suburb secures No. 5 rank on list of safest midsized Texas cities

May 26, 2026 | 9:45 am

As the greater Houston area continues to grow with an influx of new residents, Sugar Land is in the lead for its safety and security for residents, according to a new report.

Sugar Land has been named the No. 5 safest midsize city to live in Texas, and it ranks as the 64th safest city in the U.S., according to a new SmartAsset report.

The report, “America’s Safest Midsize Cities – 2026 Study” reviewed the crime rates and natural disaster risk across 333 midsize cities with populations between 65,000 to 250,000 residents. Disaster risk and auto fatality rates were evaluated on the county level…

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