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Sienna, TX

Sienna, formerly known as Sienna Plantation, is a census-designated place and master-planned community located in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States. It is mostly in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Missouri City. The population was 20,204 at the 2020 census, up from 13,721 at the 2010 census.

Sienna is located in eastern Fort Bend County at 29°29′35″N 95°30′24″W (29.493136, -95.506707). It is bordered to the north and west by Missouri City and to the northeast by Arcola. The Brazos River runs just west of the western border of Sienna, and Oyster Creek flows southwards through the center of the CDP. Downtown Houston is 27 miles (43 km) to the north. 

According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.1 square miles (36.4 km2), of which 13.6 square miles (35.3 km2) is land and 0.42 square miles (1.1 km2), or 3.05%, is water.

The Sienna subdivision is on land that previously operated as a sugar and cotton plantation. Purchased in 1840 by South Carolinian Jonathan D. Waters, the tract included a wharf along the Brazos River. In 1872, Houston businessman Thomas W. House purchased the property, followed by former Houston mayor Thomas H. Scanlan in 1913. Scanlan's heirs' estate entrusted the property to the Scanlan Foundation, which benefited the Catholic Diocese of Houston. From the 1950s until 1972, the diocese operated the Cenacle Retreat on the land under the direction of the Cenacle Sisters.

In the 1970s developer Larry Johnson founded the Johnson Development Corporation and in 1978 began the development of the project. In the mid-1980s the Johnson Corporation began construction of single-family homes, roads, and a 10-mile-long (16 km) levee for flood protection. The project stalled during the economic meltdown of the 1980s.

The community places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, evident in its numerous facilities and programs designed to promote residents' well-being. Sienna residents benefit from access to quality healthcare services, with medical facilities like Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital serving the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs offered by the Sienna Recreation and Community Services Department. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Sawmill Fitness Center, BFT Sienna, and Snap Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Sienna, such as the Brazos River Park and the Camp Sienna Sports Complex. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Sienna Plantation, TX include the Houston Museum of Natural Science, The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and Moonspace Art Gallery.

Population: 25,000 (2021). Elevation: 85 feet (26 meters). Area: 14.1 sq mi (36.4 km2). ZIP Code: 77459. Area code: 281. 

FAQs

Is Sienna, TX a good place to live?

Sienna is in Fort Bend County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Sienna offers residents a rural feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Sienna and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Sienna are highly rated.

Is Sienna, TX expensive to live in?

Sienna is part of the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land Metro metro area, which is ranked 140 out of 273 cities across the US in terms of cost of living. According to C2ER (the Council for Community and Economic Research), the cost of living in Sienna is estimated to be 93.9% of the national average making it an average US city. The total monthly expenditure you can expect to incur depends on the cost of housing, food, utilities, transportation, healthcare, and other miscellaneous goods and services.

How old is Sienna Plantation, TX?

The Sienna Plantation land was originally part of Stephen F. Austin’s Old Three Hundred colony settlement, which were land grants issued by Mexico to Texas settlers. The land was first settled in 1824 by William Hall and David Fitzgerald, according to research by Gene Arensburg, a historical researcher and developer of Sienna Point Estates. Fitzgerald died shortly after making his claim and his portion of the property was sold to J.B. Capels.

Sources

Wikipedia

Fort Bend County

Houston Methodist Sugar Land Hospital 

Sienna Recreation and Community Services Department

Sawmill Fitness Center

BFT Sienna 

Snap Fitness

Brazos River Park 

Camp Sienna Sports Complex

Houston Museum of Natural Science

The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Moonspace Art Gallery

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