Stafford, TX

U.S. News Ratings
Population 24,147
Crime Rate Low
Cost of Living Low
Health Care Limited
Median Home Price Low
Median Income Average

Climate

Stafford's summers are hot, with plenty of precipitation, and winters are mild.

Geography

Stafford is near Houston, to the southwest.

Cultural Attractions

Plays, concerts, seminars, and more are presented at the Stafford Civic Centre.

Recreation

Four country clubs are located in the immediate area.

Historical

Santa Ana and his men stayed in town for a night on their way to San Jacinto; in the morning, Ana's troops burned the town.

Demographics

Demographic Detail

Population:
24,147
Population under 55:
81.8%
Population over 55:
18.2%

City Detail

Crime rate:
Low
Closest large city:
Houston

Marital Status 2010

Weather

Weather Detail

Air quality:
Good
Temperature:
93°F July High, 30°F January Low

Jobs & Economy

Housing

Median income:
$48,134
Median home price:
$125,000
Average property tax:
$17

Income & Jobs

Unemployment rate 2010:
7.7%
Low
Cost of living:
Low

Employment Projections

Education

K–12

Elementary schools:
3
Middle schools:
3
High schools:
3

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Higher Education

Best Colleges at the location:
0
Best Colleges within 30 miles:
10
Best Colleges within 50 miles:
12

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Health Care & Retirement

Hospitals

Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
0/0
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
69/8
Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
89/8

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Retirement Facilities

Community care facilities for the elderly:
0

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