Private Schools Market: ZIP 77489
Opportunity Score
63
/ 100
Good
Based on walkability, population density, income levels, and local business competition.
Market Summary
ZIP 77489 is an urban area with low foot traffic. with a population of 39,054 and household incomes near the national median ($74,097).
Area Profile
39,054
Population
$74,097
Median Income
-1% vs. national
Urban
Area Type
8.4/20
Foot Traffic
Car-Dependent
Median Age: 36.7 —
mixed-age market, broad menu appeal.
College-Educated: 15.0% —
value-focused market, keep prices competitive.
Competition
Private Schools and related businesses in ZIP 77489.
8
Child Care Centers
2.0 per 10K residents
Operating Costs
Local cost levels affect space, labor, and operating expenses.
$1,960
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,797
Median Gross Rent
$210 K
Median Home Value
2
Bank Branches
$190 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
- Car-Dependent
- Related Businesses
- 8
- Bank Branches
- 2
vs. National Average
Median Income
-1% vs. $74,580
Walkability
-2.1 pts vs. national avg
Nearby Markets
77085
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77071
3.6 mi
Pop: 26,794
$55,147
Walk: 11.7
77053
3.9 mi
Pop: 30,256
$63,739
Walk: 10.6
77477
4.0 mi
Pop: 32,722
$73,290
Walk: 9.1
77031
4.1 mi
Pop: 15,740
$46,892
Walk: 11.3
77035
4.9 mi
Pop: 34,849
$57,691
Walk: 12.9
77545
5.3 mi
Pop: 25,863
$91,101
Walk: 2.8
77459
5.3 mi
Pop: 81,251
$132,758
Walk: 8.2
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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