Stafford Property Management

With a population of about 18,000 people as of 2014, Stafford is a relatively small city, but that’s part of what makes it such a friendly place to live. The city has a true neighborhood feel, unlike so many big cities. Household incomes in Stafford are also higher than the Texas average by nearly $10,000, averaging $64,650 a year per household. This makes for a very comfortable standard of living.

Another great thing about Stafford is that it’s a very diverse community. The city is split fairly even among Caucasian, Asian, Black and Latino residents and a significant portion of residents are fluent in languages other than and in addition to English; 17% speak Spanish at home and almost 28% speak a language other than English or Spanish at home.

In Stafford, the number of immigrants from India is actually larger than those from neighboring Texas, with other significant groups coming from the Philippines and Thailand. For those committed to living in a diverse, equitable city, Stafford is an ideal place to make your home.

Religious practice in Stafford is as varied as its residents. The city is home to churches representing numerous Christian denominations, including Baptists, Roman Catholics, and several nondenominational churches. There are Buddhist and Hindu temples, a Unitarian Church, and a thriving Islamic Cultural Center. Whether you’re active in a spiritual community or not, you’ll find community here.

Stafford eliminated property taxes in 1995, making it the only Houston-area city without this standard mode of taxation and one of very few places across the country that has chosen to do without. In part, this has been an effective policy because it’s allowed Stafford to attract a wide variety of businesses to the area and the city supports itself on the resultant sales tax. Even without property tax, Stafford’s budget is in better shape than most cities that levy the fee.

So if there aren’t any property taxes, how are the rental properties themselves? Beautiful, spacious, and well-priced, as it turns out.

Stafford consists of primarily single-family homes, most with three to four bedrooms and sizeable lawns. Additionally, since Stafford is outside Houston proper, home prices are far lower than they would be in the urban center. Whether you’re moving here for business, education, or just a change of scenery, you’ll find plenty of affordable and charming rental properties.

Stafford’s thriving business community got off to a propitious start when Texas Instruments (TI) moved to the area in 1967. For many years, the company was the largest employer in the area, and though it’s since reduced operations significantly, TI helped establish Stafford as a thriving commercial center. NerdWallet even named Stafford the third best city for starting a business in Texas.

Nearly a quarter of Stafford’s population works in education and healthcare, with another sizeable portion in retail, finance, real estate, and manufacturing. According to the Stafford Economic Development Corporation, top employers include Fiserv, Baker-Hughes, Cardinal Health, and Sandvik Coromant. The employment opportunities are diverse and exciting, accommodating residents from many fields.

If you’re considering relocating to Stafford, Texas, contact Green Residential today. With years of experience working with Houston area property owners and comprehensive home search tool, we’ll guide you to the perfect rental or investment property. Let’s make Stafford your home base!