Sugar Land named one of Money's best places to retire

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Thursday, October 27, 2016
Sugar Land best place to retire in the south
Sugar Land has been recognized by Money Magazine as the "Best Place to Retire" in the South.

SUGAR LAND, TX (KTRK) -- Looking for a great place to retire? You don't have to look far, according to Money Magazine.

The magazine cites Sugar Land's low cost of living and "high quality of life" to come to the ranking.

"Our selection as the top destination in the South is another indication that using revenue from tourism and commercial sources to reduce property taxes for our homeowners has been a successful strategy," said City Manager Allen Bogard in a news release. "We are proud that Money Magazine has recognized what we already know - Sugar Land is one of the country's premier destinations to live, work and play."

The city points to what it says is one of its strengths: the development of the Imperial Market, the 26-acre project that will include shops and other retail space and the Fort Bend Children's Discovery Center.

It's not the first time Sugar Land has landed on a Money "best of" list. In 2014, Sugar Land was named the best place to find a job.

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