City safety & data profile

StaffordTX

Stafford, TX is a 18K-resident city in Fort Bend County with a median household income of $87,432.

Fort Bend County, Texas. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Stafford, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Stafford has a population larger than 39% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $257,700, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-19

18K
Population
Top 61%
By size
$87,432
Median income
$257,700
Median home
8%
Poverty rate

The read on Stafford

Stafford posts a median household income higher than 58% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Stafford area.

Top 42%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Stafford

Where Stafford income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$87,432 Top 42% higher than 58% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. TX $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Stafford, TX beyond the headline numbers

Stafford sits inside Fort Bend County, Texas, at roughly 29.62°N, -95.56°W. Population 18,459, $87,432 median household income. Median home value $257,700, median rent $1,519. Poverty rate 8%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Stafford's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 40.5%, then high blood pressure at 33.2%. 1 hospital in/around Stafford, 0 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Stafford from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
18,459
Stafford
Median Income
$87,432
+29% vs avg
Median Home Value
$257,700
+13% vs avg
Median Age
32.3
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Fort Bend County) - Stafford's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
894K+47%
Median Income
$114,041+34%
Median Home Value
$374,500+104%
Poverty Rate
7.6%-10%
Unemployment
5%-11%

Economics

Economics indicators for Stafford, TX
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,519/mo
Poverty Rate
8% -44% vs avg
Unemployment 5.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 41.4%
Work From Home 10.1%
Public Transit 0.4%

Population

White 19.6%
African American 30.4%
Asian 24.2%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
40.5%
High Blood Pressure
33.2%
Obesity
32.9%
Physical Inactivity
29%
Lack of Health Insurance
16.4%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.3%
Binge Drinking
14.4%
Diabetes
13.6%
Current Smoking
12.1%
Frequent Physical Distress
12%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 54.5%
Annual Checkup 74.3%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
9.6%
Coronary Heart Disease
4.9%
Stroke
3%

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Stafford, TX? ▼
Stafford, TX has a population of 18,459 people, located in Fort Bend County, Texas.
What is the median household income in Stafford? ▼
The median household income in Stafford, TX is $87,432 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 8%.
What is the median home value in Stafford? ▼
The median home value in Stafford, TX is $257,700. Median rent is $1,519/month.
What are the top health concerns in Stafford? ▼
The top health indicators in Stafford include Short Sleep Duration (40.5%), High Blood Pressure (33.2%), Obesity (32.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Stafford? ▼
Stafford has 1 hospital. 0 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Stafford? ▼
The median age in Stafford, TX is 32.3 years. 41.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Stafford, TX is located in Fort Bend County, Texas. With a population of 18K and a $87,432 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 1 hospital. Safety alerts for the Stafford area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Stafford's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Stafford area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Fort Bend County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.