Private Schools Market: ZIP 77316
Opportunity Score
100
/ 100
Excellent
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77316 is an urban area. with a population of 31,917 and household incomes well above the national median ($129,418).
Area Profile
31,917
Population
$129,418
Median Income
+74% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
Median Age: 40.2 —
older demographic, may prefer sit-down options.
College-Educated: 29.3% —
balanced market for quality & value.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 77316.
4
Child Care Centers
1.3 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,820
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,419
Median Gross Rent
$400 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$99 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 $129,418. That gives you pricing room most markets don't offer. Don't underprice.
Quick Facts
- Area Type
- Urban
- Related Businesses
- 4
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
+74% vs. $74,580
Nearby Markets
77354
7.4 mi
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$112,093
77362
10.4 mi
Pop: 7,474
$80,982
Walk: 5.5
77355
11.2 mi
Pop: 31,727
$101,270
77363
11.3 mi
Pop: 3,246
$78,667
77356
11.4 mi
Pop: 31,069
$113,750
77304
11.8 mi
Pop: 42,277
$78,574
Walk: 9.0
77382
12.2 mi
Pop: 40,170
$169,669
Walk: 7.8
77318
13.3 mi
Pop: 19,820
$90,246
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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