What are the schools like in Stafford, TX?

Stafford is served primarily by STAFFORD MSD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.8:1.

What is the median household income in Stafford?

The median household income in Stafford, TX is $87,245 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.9%.

What is the weather like in Stafford, TX?

Stafford has an average high temperature of 64.3°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.2 inches.

Stafford, TX Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Stafford, TX affordable or expensive?

Stafford's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stafford is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $227,800 and the median rent is $1,368 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Stafford, TX?

Stafford has a violent crime rate of 319.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 3201.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stafford, TX a Good Place to Live?

Stafford is a small city of 17,240 in Texas, with a median household income of $87,245 and a 3.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is 0% above the national average.

Strengths: Stafford stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stafford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stafford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 100.2

Stafford's overall cost of living index is 100.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stafford costs roughly 0% more than the average American city.

Metric	Stafford, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$227,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,368	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	45.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$87,245	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Stafford's violent crime rate is 319.0 per 100,000 residents — 16% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

319.0 /100k

Property Crime

3201.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Stafford is served primarily by STAFFORD MSD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stafford, TX	National Avg
School District	STAFFORD MSD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	15.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	39.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stafford sees average highs of 64.3°F in January and 95.0°F in July, with 54.2 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Stafford, TX
Average High — January	64.3°F
Average High — July	95.0°F
Annual Precipitation	54.2"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Stafford, TX	National Avg
Population	17,240	—
Median Age	32.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	27.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	28.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	13.5%	18.9%
Asian	25.8%	6.3%
Under 18	23.1%	22.2%
65 and over	10.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Fifth Street, TX 2 mi Meadows Place, TX 2 mi Sugar Land, TX 5 mi Missouri City, TX 5 mi Four Corners, TX 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Stafford

Stafford, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

77477

Stafford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stafford, TX affordable or expensive?

Stafford's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stafford roughly 0% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $227,800 and median rent is $1,368/month.

What is the crime rate in Stafford, TX?

Stafford's violent crime rate is 319.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 3201.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stafford?

Public schools in Stafford are operated by STAFFORD MSD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. 39.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stafford, TX a good place to live?

Stafford, TX has a population of 17,240, a median household income of $87,245, and an unemployment rate of 3.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Stafford?

Stafford averages 64.3°F in January and 95.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 54.2 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stafford?

Stafford, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 77477.

What is the population of Stafford?

The population of Stafford, Texas is 17,240 with a median age of 32.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stafford?

Key numbers for living in Stafford: cost of living index 100 (100 = US average), median home $227,800, median household income $87,245, crime index 111 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stafford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.