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Stafford

#10 in Best Places to Live in Fort Bend County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
  • 68 reviews
    A
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      A-
    5. Good for Families
      A-
    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
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    Stafford is a suburb of Houston with a population of 18,092. 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
    18,092

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $165,700
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $1,179
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      55%
    • Own
      45%
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    Stafford Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      388.6
      282.7
    • Murder
      5.4
      6.1
    • Rape
      37.8
      40.7
    • Robbery
      221.3
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      636.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      3,540.2
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      291.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      13%
    • 25-34 years
      18%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      10%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      25%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      28%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      23%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      14%
      13%

    Working in Stafford

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $59,303
    National
    $55,322
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    Stafford Reviews

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    What I like most about Stafford is that it is a small suburban city just outside of Houston, so it is very close to attractions, restaurants and shopping. It is a safe place to live and crime rate is among the lowest across the nation. The city is quite diverse and twice as many people work in the city as live here. The city is unique in that the school system is the only municipal district in the state of Texas. Class sizes are small compared to other public schools. Stafford has gradually changed over the past 5 year and has moved from an industrial town to a family friendly living environment with shopping centers, fast food restaurants, and recreational facilities. The city is creating a town center named “The Grid” that will have upscale restaurants, shopping, hotels, and apartment living that should be fully operational within the next five years.
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    Stafford in many ways defies the notion "all that glitters is not gold". This city is a loving and peaceful environment that holds the well being of its residents to a very high standard. It contains various institutions and services that are created to meet the needs of its locals, at little to no cost. An example of such services is its very own Stafford Municipal School District. Containing grades K-12, SMSD is a little public district that ensures the children of this community a free, rich and enjoyable education. There is also a public library, a community college, among other things all in one city. Stafford glitters and its definitely gold in the eyes of its residents.
    Stafford is a very small town just south of Houston. It's very family friendly, the area isn't too congested, and it's like everyone knows everyone in the community. There's malls, arcades, and fun hangout spots to enjoy with friends or family. If you're a small town type of person, this is the city for you!