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Stafford
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
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Suburb
Houston

Stafford

#10 in Best Places to Live in Fort Bend County
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B minus
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      A
    5. Good for Families
      A minus
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      A+
    8. Weather
      B+
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B+
    Stafford is a suburb of Houston with a population of 17,170. Stafford is in Fort Bend County and is one of the best places to live in Texas. Living in Stafford offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Stafford there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many young professionals live in Stafford and residents tend to lean liberal. The public schools in Stafford are above average.
    About Stafford...
    Population
    17,170
    Suburb of
    Houston
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $200,800
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,314
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      52%
    • Own
      48%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      497
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      146.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      175.4
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      461.9
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,841.7
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      298.5
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      10%
    • 25-34 years
      22%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      10%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      28%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      25%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      25%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      12%
      11%
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    Working in Stafford

    Jobs
    A+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $77,718
    National
    $69,021
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