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Stafford, Texas

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

  • Primera Iglesia Bautista Church
  • Southwest Indoor Soccer Center
  • Aquatic Dreams Aquarium Service
  • Mamie George Branch Library
  • New Hope Cemetery

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.

High Points

Stafford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyStafford Public Transportation Use
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 4%trophyStafford Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Stafford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 8%Stafford Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 10%Stafford College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 17%Stafford Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Stafford, TX

Comparing Stafford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Well-Paid Single Women810
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men810
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Female Share of the Population34
Age of the Population22
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married64

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income79
People Above Poverty79
People in Middle Class or Better68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use810
Walking and Biking to Work57
Short Commute Times34
Working at Home34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing109
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Property Taxes42
Affordability of Rents21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime22

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