Neighborhood in Stafford, Fort Bend County

Living in Northwest Stafford, Stafford

B

1st of 3areas in Stafford
Overall score 67 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Stafford overall: B

Northwest Stafford covers part of Stafford, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Stafford. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

  • Lots of parks
  • Home ownership scores low (14 of 100)
  • River flooding risk is very high

Closest everyday places

Grocery store0.5 mi
Pharmacy0.2 mi
Park0.2 mi
Cafe0.3 mi
Restaurant0.2 mi
Gym0.4 mi
Hospital or urgent care0.4 mi
Childcare0.4 mi
Library1.4 mi

Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.

Population
6,150
Median rent
$1,490
Median home value
$332,000
Household income
$85,600
Average commute
25 min
Homes owned
16%
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What it's like to live in Northwest Stafford

Northwest Stafford is an area in Stafford with about 6,200 residents, homes built around 1993, mostly rented (84% of homes) and 29% of households with children.

It grades B against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 1st of 3 areas in Stafford, which grades B overall.

Pros of living in Northwest Stafford

  • Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
  • Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.

Cons of living in Northwest Stafford

  • Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.

Northwest Stafford report card

Each grade compares Northwest Stafford with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.

  • Cost of living: grade C+

    Median rent $1,490, homes cost 3.9x income.

    53 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Jobs and income: grade B-

    Median household income $85,600, 3.4% unemployed.

    56 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Schools: grade C-

    Nearby schools average 77 of 100 on the state rating.

    32 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Safety: no grade

    Citywide, 451 violent crimes per 100k, 2,606 property crimes per 100k.

    No score vs TX areas

  • Errands and things to do: grade A-

    Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.

    81 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Getting around: grade A-

    Average commute 25 min, 5.7% work from home.

    83 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Education levels: grade C+

    37% have a bachelor’s degree.

    51 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Health: grade D+

    16% of adults uninsured.

    26 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Home ownership: grade D-

    16% of homes owner-occupied.

    14 of 100 vs TX areas

  • Internet access: grade A-

    99% of homes have broadband.

    82 of 100 vs TX areas

Northwest Stafford compared with Stafford

Better than Stafford

  • Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 13%7 points higher than Stafford (5.4%)
  • Homes with broadband internet: 99%4 points higher than Stafford (95%)
  • Average commute: 25 min6% lower than Stafford (26 min)

Worse than Stafford

  • Homes owned by the people living in them: 16%23 points lower than Stafford (39%)
  • Home value to income: 3.9x32% higher than Stafford (2.9x)
  • Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 37%4 points lower than Stafford (41%)

Closest public schools

Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.

  • CMeadows ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.4 mi
  • FKlentzman IntermediateMiddle, Alief ISD1.6 mi
  • BDulles High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD1.9 mi

Cost of living in Northwest Stafford

Median rent in Northwest Stafford is $1,490 a month, about the same as the Stafford median. A household would need about $60,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.

The median home is worth $332,000, 29% higher than the Stafford median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,102 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.

MeasureHereStaffordTexas
Median rentAbout the same as Stafford$1,490$1,519$1,403
Median home value29% higher than Stafford$332,000$257,700$283,800
Home value to income32% higher than Stafford3.9x2.9x3.6x
Renters paying 30%+ of income on rentAbout the same as Stafford35%36%52%
Homes owned by the people living in them23 points lower than Stafford16%39%63%
Vacant homes2 points higher than Stafford8.1%6.4%9.4%
Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Stafford199319931992

Monthly cost to buy a median home

$2,102
Mortgage payment
$1,817
Property tax
$285
Median rent, for comparison
$1,490

Based on a $332,000 home in Northwest Stafford, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.

Work, income and getting around

MeasureHereStaffordTexas
Median household incomeAbout the same as Stafford$85,600$87,432$78,476
Unemployment rate2 points lower than Stafford3.4%5.8%5.3%
People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Stafford7.4%8.0%14%
Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher4 points lower than Stafford37%41%34%
Average commute6% lower than Stafford25 min26 min27 min
Workers who work from home4 points lower than Stafford5.7%10%14%
Workers who walk, bike or take transit7 points higher than Stafford13%5.4%2.6%
Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Stafford99%95%91%

Natural hazard risk

FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.

  • River floodingVery high
  • HurricanesVery high
  • TornadoesVery high
  • HailModerate
  • Heat wavesVery high
  • WildfiresLow
  • Winter stormsLow
  • Strong windHigh

Who lives in Northwest Stafford

Under 1823%
18 to 3443%
35 to 6427%
65 and over7.5%
Race and ethnicity
White24%
Hispanic or Latino15%
Black28%
Asian23%
Other or more than one race11%

Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.

Other neighborhoods in Stafford

  1. 2C+Crestmont PlaceMedian rent $1,990
  2. 3CCentral StaffordMedian rent $1,470

Similar neighborhoods in other cities

Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.

  1. C+FultonSan Antonio
  2. BSunsetSan Angelo
  3. B-Vista VillasLewisville

Questions about Northwest Stafford

Is Northwest Stafford a good place to live?

Northwest Stafford covers part of Stafford, TX, home to about 6,200 people. It gets a B, in the top 36% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 3 areas we score in Stafford. It does best on getting around and worst on home ownership.

How much does it cost to live in Northwest Stafford?

Median rent in Northwest Stafford is $1,490 a month, about the same as the Stafford median. The median home is worth $332,000, 29% higher than the Stafford median. A median home costs 3.9x the median household income, compared with 2.9x across Stafford.

What schools serve Northwest Stafford?

The closest rated public schools are Meadows Elementary (elementary, rated C), Klentzman Intermediate (middle, rated F) and Dulles High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.

This area groups 4 Census block groups in this part of Stafford that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.