salaryRent is higher than in 64% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most households rent (61%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $76,760 a year. That is $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Texas cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Texas. It is number 324 of 426 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Stafford?
Share of households by yearly income. 27.3% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Stafford
| Size | Stafford | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,462 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,543 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,594 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,816 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,414 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Stafford overall?
Everyday prices in Texas overall are 3% below the U.S. average (index 97.1, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Stafford, so the Texas figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Stafford
Life in Stafford
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Stafford?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $131 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $257,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $25,770 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Stafford, TX?
Renting in Stafford costs a median of about $1,919 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Texas median is $1,451.
How much do I need to make to live in Stafford?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $76,760 a year, or $37 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Stafford cheap or expensive?
Stafford is rated OK: rent takes 24.4% of the typical household income of $94,295. It ranks 324th cheapest of 426 Texas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Stafford?
The median homeowner in Stafford pays $3,311 a year in property taxes, about 1.28% of the median home value.
Is Stafford more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Texas are 3% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Stafford?
The median home value in Stafford is $257,700, about 2.7 times the typical yearly household income.
17,401 people live in Stafford. Numbers are typical (middle) values.