Stafford apartments lie mostly in Fort Bend County while a small portion lie in Harris County. Stafford is know as a "bedroom community"; it is primarily residential whereby most residents commute outside of the area to earn their livelihood. Living in Stafford will require a car as the city is not walkable at all.
Stafford has lots of pros including a low cost of living and a very low tax rate. In fact the city has absolutely no property tax. The Stafford area is bustling with office parks and has lots of land that is currently undeveloped. The main industry in the area includes the typical oil and gas. As of late thought the medical sector has seen its share of growth.
Some major corporations also have operations in the area including UPS, Tyco, and Texas Instruments.
Highway 59 is the main thorough-fare and connects apartments in Stafford to the Downtown Houston area. Beltway 8 serves as a tollway which provides direct transportation towards the Northwest or South Houston areas; and helps cut down on commute times.
Even though Stafford may seem small in size, the city does boast its own shopping center named the Fountains on the Lake. If residents decide they need a larger shopping experience, the Houston galleria mall is just a short drive away.
Stafford Tx apartments provide tenants with high end amenities including resort style pools, granite countertops, and vaulted ceilings. Many of the newly constructed complexes have created an oasis in which many renters have not experienced before.
Missouri City apartments lie near Stafford, mostly in the Fort Bend County with a small portion in Harris County. And as of the 2000 census Missouri City has a total population of 52,913 and is estimated to have closer to 62,000 today. Apartments in Missouri City boast resort style pools, heated spas, double crown molding, and more. Many residents use U.S. 90-A and Beltway 8 for their transportation needs.