Private Schools Market: ZIP 77009
Opportunity Score
79
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77009 is an urban area with high foot traffic. with a population of 36,107 and household incomes above the national median ($81,921).
Area Profile
36,107
Population
$81,921
Median Income
+10% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
15.7/20
Foot Traffic
Very Walkable
Median Age: 38.1 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 28.6% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 77009.
6
Child Care Centers
1.7 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,250
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,229
Median Gross Rent
$400 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$84 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.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Foot Traffic
- Very Walkable
- Related Businesses
- 6
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+10% vs. $74,580
Walkability
+5.2 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
77022
2.6 mi
Pop: 26,135
$48,386
Walk: 14.1
77026
2.7 mi
Pop: 20,536
$34,835
Walk: 13.7
77002
2.7 mi
Pop: 19,616
$85,436
77010
2.9 mi
Pop: 620
$183,681
77007
3.3 mi
Pop: 45,337
$140,878
Walk: 15.3
77003
3.4 mi
Pop: 9,721
$88,837
Walk: 17.8
77008
3.4 mi
Pop: 40,155
$142,414
Walk: 16.1
77006
4.1 mi
Pop: 23,927
$102,003
Check Another Market
Or estimate costs with the PrivateSchoolCost calculator.
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