Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 3 min6:22 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 15 min7:13 am – 5:27 pm
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People27,056 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 39.610,572 householdsMedian household income $54,139Median home value $245,100Median rent $1,100 a month51% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $3,298 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting8.8% unemployment rate62% of adults are in the labour force, 12,283 employedMain industries: education and health care 27%, professional and business services 14%, retail 12%Average commute 31 minutes70% drive alone, 9% car-pool, 4% take public transport, 1% walk or cycle, 13% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages36% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher84% finished high school, 12% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 63%, Spanish 22%, other languages 6%, Vietnamese 3%17% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 95°F, lows 76°FColdest month January: highs 64°F, lows 45°F50 in of rain a year, on about 63 dayswettest month AugustSnow is rare112 days above 90°F, 10 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houston Sugarland Mem station, 8 mi away; snow from Houston-westbury
Nearby landmarksHouston Community College - Stafford Campuscollege · 2.8 miHouston Christian Universitycollege · 2.9 miHouston Fishing Club Lakelake · 4.5 miFrost Lakelake · 5.4 miBrooks, Cleveland and Char Lakesreservoir · 7.1 miOyster Creek Channel Reservoirreservoir · 7.9 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsMarian Parkrecreation area · under a mileValley West Elementary Schoolpark · under a mileBrazos Bend State Parkstate park · 17.7 mi · 5,298 acresHouston National Cemeteryhistoric site · 19.4 mi · 407 acresSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Centerstate park · 24.7 mi · 2,654 acresJohn Paul's Landingpublic land · 23.4 mi · 862 acresSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very HighHarris County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHurricane Very HighTornado Very HighRiver flooding Very HighCold wave Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality11% of days had good air in 202540 of 365 days measured287 moderate, 28 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 10 unhealthy daysMedian index 62, worst day 172main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Harris County monitors, TX
Internet at home88% of households have a broadband subscription67% have cable, fibre or DSL19% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Houstonserves 2,970,543 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest May 2025: surface water treatment, treatment techniqueSource: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation64 ft20 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMemorial Hermann Southwest Hospital2.9 miPost officeWestbrae Post Officeunder a mileTown hallMissouri City City Hall3.2 miPoliceHouston Police Department - South Gessner Divisionunder a mileFire stationHouston Fire Department Station 82under a mileSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi15 schools9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 otherMiddleGirls and Boys Prep Academy Middle Schoolunder a mileMiddleWelch Middle Schoolunder a mileElementaryA A Milne Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeHouston Community College - Stafford Campus2.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport HOU15 miInterstateI-693.1 miUS highwayUS 90 Alt1.8 miAmtrakAmtrak Station HOS12 miLight railFannin South Stn SBMETRO7.2 miCoachDowntown HoustonFlixBus11 miTransit68 stops within a mileMETROSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 77071 ZIP area.
