The Town FilesStafford, Texas
City in Fort Bend County · population 17,666 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $257,700
- Household income
- $87,432
- Jan low / Jul high
- 45° / 95°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 33
- Median age
- 32.3
Stafford is a city of 17,666 people in Fort Bend County, Texas. The median home is worth $257,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 98% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 98% of Texas towns, better transit than 97% of Texas towns.
How Stafford ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stafford is worth $257,700, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $87,432, which is more affordable than 53% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,519 a month. 38.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stafford | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $257,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,519 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $87,432 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 38.7% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Stafford
| People | Stafford | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.7% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 22.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.4% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.0% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 32.8% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 26.2 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.7% | 89.2% |
Weather in Stafford
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 45.3°F. About 49.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.0 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 10 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stafford since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on September 13, 1974 about 9.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 55 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 16, 2001.
Severe weather in Fort Bend County since 1996
Fort Bend County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County had 251,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,566 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Stafford itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Stafford
5 public schools with 3,479 students, about 15.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| STAFFORD H S | 9-12 | 1,094 | 13.7 |
| STAFFORD EL | 1-5 | 952 | 19.8 |
| STAFFORD MIDDLE | 6-8 | 703 | 15.0 |
| STAFFORD ECC | PK-K | 408 | 15.7 |
| STAFFORD STEM MAGNET ACADEMY | 3-10 | 322 | 17.9 |
Towns near Stafford
- Meadows Place, TX2.2 mi · 4,767 people · home $271,100
- Sugar Land, TX4.7 mi · 111,026 people · home $430,200
- Missouri City, TX4.7 mi · 74,259 people · home $311,400
- Four Corners, TX6.4 mi · 12,103 people · home $277,000
- Mission Bend, TX7.7 mi · 36,914 people · home $233,800
- Bellaire, TX8.3 mi · 17,202 people · home $1,037,500
- Fresno, TX8.4 mi · 24,486 people · home $243,500
- Piney Point Village, TX9.5 mi · 3,128 people · home $2,000,001
Stafford questions
Is Stafford, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stafford scores better for retirees than 6% of Texas towns and quieter than 2%. 10.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 32.3).
How much does a house cost in Stafford?
The median owner-occupied home in Stafford is valued at $257,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $87,432, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,519 a month.
What is the weather like in Stafford?
July highs average 95.0°F and January lows 45.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 49.7 inches of precipitation a year and 0.0 inches of snow.
Does Stafford get tornadoes?
33 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Stafford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on September 13, 1974. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)