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Stafford, TX—77477

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$289,000
0.9% YoY Growth
Household Income
$73,300
20.6% YoY Growth
Days on Market
55
4.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
-0.9%
Median Rent
$1,710
13.6% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,620
13.9% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$2,050
18.9% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$2,100
20.2% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Stafford, TX

As of May '26, the median home price in Stafford, TX is $289,000, with a year-over-year change of -0.9%. This indicates that home prices in Stafford, TX are flat. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is -0.9%, suggesting a relatively flat housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$289,000-0.9%
Single Family $292,000-0.7%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
  • Affordability
  • Rentals and Section 8
    • $197,000
    -4.8%
    2 Bed
    		$174,000-2.8%
    3 Bed
    		$267,000-0.7%
    4 Bed
    		$339,0000.0%
    5 Bed $427,0510.7%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    4.9%
    1 Bedroom
    21.1%
    2 Bedrooms
    26.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    26.5%
    4 Bedrooms
    18.7%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.1%

    Rental Trends — Stafford, TX

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Stafford, TX is $1,840, with a year-over-year rent change of 13.6%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Stafford, TX is studios: $1,400, 1-bedrooms: $1,560, 2-bedrooms: $2,010, 3-bedrooms: $2,140, 4-bedrooms: $2,440. The most common rental property sizes in Stafford, TX are 2-bedroom and 1-bedroom, accounting for 41.1% and 31.3% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,710$1,840
    Studio Rent $1,400$1,400
    1 Bed Rent $1,620$1,560
    2 Bed Rent $2,050$2,010
    3 Bed Rent $2,100$2,140
    4 Bed Rent $2,250$2,440
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    6.7%
    1 Bedroom
    31.3%
    2 Bedrooms
    41.1%
    3 Bedrooms
    14.3%
    4 Bedrooms
    6.3%
    5+ Bedrooms
    0.2%

    Property Listings — Stafford, TX

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Stafford, TX is 55. This is a increase of 4.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 15.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$345,0002.0%
    Listing Count
    		7928.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.3%28.0%
    Days on Market
    		554.0%
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    Demographics — Stafford, TX

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stafford, TX has a population of 32,700, which has decreased by -10.5% over the past 5 years. Stafford, TX is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.0% of the population. The area has a moderately educated workforce, with 38.2% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 9.3% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		32,700-10.5%
    % Under 18
    		22.0%3.3%
    % Seniors
    		12.5%35.9%
    % WFH
    		9.3%304.3%
    % w/ College Degree
    		38.2%8.5%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Stafford, TX is a predominantly black area, with 28.0% of the population identifying as black. The black population has shrunk by 0.4% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Stafford, TX is hispanic, making up 26.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 33.0% of the population in Stafford, TX, and this percentage has decreased by 2.1% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		18.1%-10.0%
    % Black
    		28.0%-0.4%
    % Hispanic
    		26.2%1.9%
    % Asian
    		24.0%-0.4%
    % Foreign Born
    		33.0%-2.1%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Stafford, TX

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 128 mortgage originations in Stafford, TX, of which 86.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 74.0%, with 34.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Stafford, TX. Investor activity is low, as 0.0% of loans were by investors. 13.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		128
    % Conventional Loans
    		86.0%
    % Government Loans
    		14.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		0.0%
    % Second Loans
    		3.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		13.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Stafford, TX

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Stafford, TX under the Section 8 program is 2.2%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom units appear to be good home sizes to consider for Section 8 housing in Stafford, TX, because HUD payments exceed market rent, while 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units do not.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		153
    Total Units Section 8
    		153
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		2.2%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		90.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom-$250$1,620$1,370
    2 Bedroom-$410$2,050$1,640
    3 Bedroom$90$2,100$2,190
    4 Bedroom$500$2,250$2,750

    Affordability — Stafford, TX

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.9
    Median Home Price$289,000
    Median Household Income$73,300

    Stafford, TX — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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