Stafford, Texas
Quick Statistics
Stafford is a community in Fort Bend County, Texas, home to about 17,401 people spread across 7.0 square miles of land. The median personal income here is $43,216 a year, and a typical home is worth about $257,700. About 47.3% of adults hold a college degree, and 86.8% of residents under 65 have health insurance. The population has shrunk about 2 percent over the past decade.
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Among the Texas towns GeoStat tracks, Stafford ranks number 183 of 1,795 in population, number 395 in median household income, number 434 in median home value. See how it stacks up on the trends page or compare it with another town.
Summers around Stafford typically top out near 92°F in July, while January nights average about 43°F. Full normals are on the climate page.
| # | Town | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Fifth Street, TX | 2.1 mi. | 1,453 |
| 2. | Meadows Place, TX | 2.2 mi. | 4,689 |
| 3. | Sugar Land, TX | 4.7 mi. | 110,016 |
| 4. | Missouri City, TX | 4.7 mi. | 76,558 |
| 5. | Four Corners, TX | 6.4 mi. | 11,692 |
| 6. | New Territory, TX | 7.2 mi. | 15,186 |
| 7. | Mission Bend, TX | 7.7 mi. | 36,586 |
| 8. | Greatwood, TX | 8.3 mi. | 11,538 |
What is the population of Stafford, Texas?
Stafford has a population of about 17,401 people, according to the latest Census Bureau estimates.
What county is Stafford, Texas in?
Stafford is located in Fort Bend County, Texas.
What is the median home value in Stafford, Texas?
The median home value in Stafford is about $257,700, based on American Community Survey data.
What is the median income in Stafford, Texas?
The median personal income in Stafford is about $43,216 per year.
How many tornadoes have hit near Stafford, Texas?
Since 1950, 62 tornadoes have been recorded in Fort Bend County. See the tornado page for maps and details of each one.
What is the weather like in Stafford, Texas?
Typical July highs run about 92 degrees and January lows about 43 degrees. Figures are 30-year NOAA climate normals.
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