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Stamford, Texas · ZIP 79553

Stamford — ZIP 79553

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Stamford (79553) scores 81/100 — Good for Texas. Safety: Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state. The typical home value here is $98K.

81OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

B+Good

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Lower reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index95/100
Violent crime share20%
Property crime share80%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index66/100
Avg math proficiency42%
Avg reading proficiency53%
Schools nearby3

More affordable than the typical ZIP in the state.

Affordability index83/100
Typical home value$98K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

Nearby Neighborhoods

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Anson, TexasAnsonZIP 79501
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81= even vs here
Rule, TexasRuleZIP 79547
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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$98K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

—

Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

73

Violent Crime

16

Property Crime

57

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Jones County, Texas (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
STAMFORD MIDDLE06–08118
47%
47%
OLIVER ELPK–05295
42%
57%
STAMFORD H S09–12173
37%
55%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

3,071

Median Income

$48K

Homeownership

62%

Median Age

34.3 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 79553 has a reported-crime score of 95/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 79553 has a school score of 66/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 79553 is approximately $98K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 79553 in Stamford has an overall NeighborScore of 81/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.