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Renter’s Guide to Stafford, TX

Stafford is a suburb of Houston, Texas, and a city within the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land metropolitan area, located mostly within Fort Bend County. This relatively small town offers a suburban feel, while providing plenty of amenities to keep residents occupied. It’s widely regarded as one of the best places to live in Texas, ranking as the most diverse suburb in the State, and the 18th best Texas suburb for young professionals.

With a population of 18,092, Stafford is among the smaller Houston suburbs. Neighboring Missouri City for example, has a population of 67,358, while nearby Sugar Land has 78,817. Stafford is also smaller in terms of area, with 7 sq. miles, making it almost 100 times smaller than Houston proper.

The city is located about 18 miles southwest of downtown Houston, which can be reached within 30 minutes via the US-90 Alternate, a highway that passes through the south of the city. Interstate 69 also passes through the city, and both connect with the Sam Houston Tollway, which circles Houston and provides routes in all directions. Interstate 69 can be followed west to Victoria, which is just over 100 miles away.

Stafford can be described as having a humid subtropical climate, which leads to hot, humid summers, and mild to cool winters. The city sees 51 inches of rain per year, 13 inches more than the national average, with May to October typically seeing the most rain. July is typically the hottest month, with highs of 94°F, while January normally sees lows of 43°F.

Stafford, TX Demographics

  • Total Population18,092
  • Female 8,916
    Male 9,176
  • Median Age35.7

Cost of Living in Stafford, TX

There is very little public transport in Stafford, with no direct connections to downtown Houston. If you don’t own a private vehicle, local bus routes typically cost $1.25 per ride. Alternatively, taxis generally start at $2.77, plus $2.50 per mile. If you do drive, a gallon of gasoline will typically cost around $2.50.

You can normally pick up a good meal in an inexpensive restaurant for around $10, or $7 for a combo meal at a typical fast food joint. A 3-course meal for 2 in a mid-range restaurant will normally be around $40 to $60, plus $5 for a pint of beer, or $4.30 for a regular coffee.

In terms of utilities, you can expect to pay around $140 per month on a standard 915 sq. ft apartment. This includes all the basics such as water, heating, cooling, electricity, and garbage disposal. A good internet connection will generally cost an additional $60 a month.

Average Rent in Stafford, TX

  • Stafford, TX Average Rental Price, January 2020 $1,206 /mo

Stafford, TX Apartment Rent Ranges

  • $701-$1,00011%
  • $1,001-$1,50084%
  • $1,501-$2,0005%

Stafford, TX Rent Trends

Average Rent Mar / 2017 Jul / 2017 Nov / 2017 Mar / 2018 Jul / 2018 Nov / 2018 Mar / 2019 Jul / 2019 Jan / 2020
Stafford, TX $1,133 $1,132 $1,153 $1,163 $1,168 $1,177 $1,182 $1,180 $1,206
National $1,350 $1,382 $1,385 $1,388 $1,423 $1,431 $1,434 $1,469 $1,474
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Living in Stafford, TX

Stafford is a small-town, and while it does have a sense of community, it’s not so close-knit as you might imagine. Many residents tend to keep to themselves, so if you’re wary of people knowing your business, have no fear. It’s small enough that most of the essentials are easily reachable and depending on which part of town you live in, you can often find everything within walking distance.

Good school systems, plenty of affordable housing, and relatively low crime rates make the city extremely attractive to families. However, there are also plenty of opportunities to find work, with around 15 business centers in and around the city. As such, many young professionals are also attracted, leading to a diverse community.

Public transport options are extremely limited, but there are good road connections, allowing you to travel in any direction quickly and easily. Some might say that the nightlife isn’t the most exciting, though other options exist in nearby cities.

Things to Do in Stafford, TX

Stafford has around 35.6 acres of green space that is dedicated as municipal parks. Fountain Lake Park is popular with dog-walkers, joggers, and families, and it features a lit-trail, duck pond, playgrounds, and picnic areas. It’s also filled with trees, providing much-needed shade on those hot summer days.

The best place for shopping in Stafford is the Fountains on the Lake shopping mall. This strip mall is lined with a wide variety of stores, supplying everything from groceries to clothes, and much more. There are also a number of cafes, restaurants and bars located within the mall, plus the AMC movie theater.

You won’t find too many big brand chain restaurants in Stafford, instead you’re treated to a number of ma and pa joints, offering a variety of dishes, including Tex-Mex, seafood, and even African cuisine. If you like burgers, you’re in for a treat, and 2 stand-out restaurants include Tornado Burger and Best Burgers.

For music lovers, it’s worth checking out The Pub Fountains, which hosts regular gigs and an annual festival. It’s a must for beer fans as well, with a selection of over 50 local craft beers.

Employment & Economy in Stafford, TX

With a median household income of $59,303, residents of Stafford earn about the same as the national, state, and county averages. The most common industry in the city is health care and social assistance, which employs over 17% of the workforce. Retail trade is the second most common industry, employing over 12%. The highest paying industries in Stafford are mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, which the city specializes in, followed by agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining.

The most common jobs include office & administrative support occupations (18.1%), management occupations (11.2%), and sales and related occupations (10.3%). However, the highest paid residents of Stafford work in computer and mathematical occupations.

Stafford, TX Households

  • Total Number of Households6,983
  • Family 4,745
    Non-family 2,238
  • Children 1,889
    No Children 5,094
  • Average People Per Household2.59
  • Median Household Income$59,303
  • Median Housing Costs Per Month$1,160

Education in Stafford, TX

Stafford is served by the Stafford Municipal School District, the only municipal school district in Texas, with schools controlled by the city, rather than an independent school board. There are 24 public schools in the city, 5 high schools, 5 middle schools, and 14 elementary schools.

The top-rated high school is Stafford High School, which ranks among the best high schools for athletes in Texas. Stafford Intermediate School ranks as the top middle school, consistently performing above average, with high test scores. Meadows Elementary School is the top-rated elementary school, with ratings that are well above average in almost all areas.

Houston Community College has a well-equipped campus in Stafford and offers a huge range of degree programs and courses, as well as adult education.

Stafford, TX Education Statistics

  • No High School4%
  • Some High School32%
  • Some College24%
  • Associate Degree8%
  • Bachelor Degree23%
  • Graduate Degree9%

Tips for Renting in Stafford, TX

Stafford is a fantastic place to move to if you have work arranged in or near the city. Poor public transport options mean that it’s difficult to commute to downtown Houston, or other cities, unless you own a private vehicle. In this case, travel is relatively quick and easy in all directions, making Stafford a great base. But a private vehicle is not essential to living in Stafford, as you can find most of what you need within walking distance.

One of the most popular areas include the neighborhoods around ‘The Fountains’, on the west side of IS 69. These neighborhoods are close to the shopping mall, as well as a wealth of entertainment venues. In addition, they also have quick and easy access to the freeway and are somewhat removed from the more industrial commercial center of the older part of town. For a less urban area, the Promenade at Stafford Run is also close to several amenities, but also enjoys more green space, as well as access to Highway 90 Alternate.

There are more houses than apartment buildings in Stafford, though more complexes are under construction. This is good for families, but it may be difficult to find somewhere small enough if you’re a young professional.

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