Private Schools Market: ZIP 76247
Opportunity Score
100
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 76247 is an urban area. with a population of 18,360 and household incomes well above the national median ($123,173).
Area Profile
18,360
Population
$123,173
Median Income
+65% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 35.6 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 22.8% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 76247.
4
Child Care Centers
2.2 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$2,500
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,070
Median Gross Rent
$370 K
Median Home Value
1
Bank Branches
$100 K deposits
Tips for Starting a Private School Business in Texas
- Accreditation takes 2-3 years but determines whether your tuition qualifies for tax credits and whether colleges recognize your diplomas.
- Your first 50 students are the hardest. Most private schools break even around 80-120 students. Plan for 2-3 years of operating losses.
- Facility costs dominate. Leasing a church or community center cuts your startup cost by 60-80% vs. building or buying.
- Teacher salaries run 15-30% below public school equivalents. You'll attract mission-driven educators, but benefits and culture have to compensate.
- The median income here is $123,173. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 1
vs. National Average
Median Income
+65% vs. $74,580
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76078
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76262
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76226
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76071
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About This Data
Data sources
U.S. Census Bureau (ACS, ZBP) · HUD Fair Market Rents · EPA Walkability Index · USDA RUCA · IRS SOI · FDIC Summary of Deposits