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Introduction to Stafford, Texas
Stafford, Texas, in Fort Bend county, is 1 miles W of Missouri City, Texas (center to center) and 15 miles SW of Houston, Texas. The city is located in the Houston metropolitan area. Stafford has a population of 15,681.
Stafford History
The area was initially home to a rural community with agriculture being the principal source of livelihood. In 1830, William Stafford built a cotton-gin and a crane mill which brought prosperity to the community. The original townsite was developed in 1853. The city's incorporation, however, did not take place until 1956.
Stafford and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Stafford
Primera Iglesia Bautista Church and New Hope Cemetery attract visitors because of their marvelous architecture. Southwest Indoor Soccer Center frequently hosts sports events, and tourists can attend these events as spectators. Aquatic Dreams Aquarium Service has many rare specimens of marine flora and fauna on display. Mamie George Branch Library is an ideal place for visitors who like to relax with a good book or two.
Stafford Transportation
William P. Hobby Airport provides air transportation facilities to the people of Stafford.
Stafford Higher Education
Houston Baptist University, Rice University, and University of Houston-University Park are nearby.
Stafford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):
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| Public Transportation Use (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Racial Diversity (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 8% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Stafford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
 | Stafford Hotels & Travel Stafford hotels, landmarks, tourism, transportation. |
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