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Stafford

#11 in Best Places to Live in Fort Bend County
  • A
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Houston, TX
  • 62 reviews
A
Overall Niche Grade
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  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 a suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. 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
Suburban
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
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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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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!
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Stafford is a relatively small suburb outside of Houston, which is great because everything in Stafford is in close proximity to you. Southwest Freeway runs through the middle of Stafford, making access in or out a breeze. If there were more decent apartment complexes in Stafford, it would be an excellent place to live. There are more residential neighborhoods with houses, which is a great option for families. Stafford has its own school district, with all schools conveniently located in the same area. It's a cozy, easy place to adjust to. Stafford is also known as "the city with no city property taxes."
No property tax and a long-sitting mayor make Stafford an affordable, enjoyable place to live. Santa drives around the neighborhoods with the firemen every Christmas, the food is fantastic, and its location between major highways makes getting anywhere around the greater Houston metro super easy.