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Missouri City.
About
Life in Missouri City
If you're considering Missouri City, understand you're looking at a solidly upper-middle-class Houston suburb with a real sense of community investment. The median home value sits around $311,400, and median household income is nearly $97,000, which reflects a stable, established neighborhood feel rather than a flashy new development. The population is genuinely diverse—roughly 46% African American, 16% Asian, and 15% Latino based on recent census data—and that diversity extends into the schools and local culture in meaningful ways.
Missouri City at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
7.1%
Foreign-Born
23.9%
Broadband Internet
96.2%
of households
Population Growth
+4.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.9% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Missouri City: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Missouri City, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.2%), and 14.1% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.3%
of residents
65 and Older
17.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
30.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.7%
of households
Married Couples
56.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.78
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 38% above TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Missouri City
In Missouri City, rent runs 38% above the TX average, and home values are 10% above the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
61.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
33.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
98.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,754
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1993
median year built
Vacant Homes
4.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $331,365 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts above TX average
Unemployment in Missouri City
Unemployment in Missouri City is 0.7 percentage points higher than the TX average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Missouri City Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute30.4 min avg
How Missouri City residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Missouri City, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 45% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
William P. Hobby Airport (HOU)
Medium hub6.8M passengers boarded in 2025
- 28 mi
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Major hub23.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 54% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Missouri City runs 54% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
150.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
978
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Missouri City Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 2 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fort Bend County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fort Bend County, which includes Missouri City, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 2 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2024 | 4 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50,000 |
| 2023 | 11 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Drought | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.7M |
| 2020 | 5 | Thunderstorm Wind | $49,200 |
| 2019 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $156,100 |
| 2018 | 3 | Flash Flood | $10,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fort Bend County, county-wide
Air Quality62 median AQI — Moderate
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Harris County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 22 miles from Missouri City) is typically moderate — acceptable for most people, but can affect those unusually sensitive to air pollution.
Median AQI
62
Good Days
40
per year
Moderate Days
287
per year
Unhealthy Days
10
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Harris County, TX (22 mi away)
Climate92°F summers, 45°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Missouri City has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and warm winters (avg low 45°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
79°/59°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
81°/61°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
65°/45°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
54.2"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
122
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
8
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
87
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 63°F | 43°F | 4.12" |
| Feb | 67°F | 47°F | 3.04" |
| Mar | 72°F | 53°F | 3.43" |
| Apr | 79°F | 58°F | 3.63" |
| May | 85°F | 66°F | 4.93" |
| Jun | 90°F | 72°F | 4.63" |
| Jul | 92°F | 74°F | 3.81" |
| Aug | 93°F | 74°F | 4.47" |
| Sep | 89°F | 70°F | 4.88" |
| Oct | 82°F | 61°F | 5.24" |
| Nov | 72°F | 52°F | 4.05" |
| Dec | 65°F | 46°F | 3.92" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Missouri City
Uninsured
11.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Missouri City's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
St Luke's Sugar Land Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Sugar Land
Houston Methodist Sugarland Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6 mi away · Sugar Land
Sugar Land Surgical Hospital Llp
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Sugar Land
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Missouri City
Missouri City's student/teacher ratio is 16.3:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 41.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
19
within city limits
Private Schools
9
within city limits
College Degree Rate
41.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Missouri City (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,776 students · in-state tuition $67,857 · 95% graduate · median earnings $90,773 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,220 students · in-state tuition $35,754 · 67% graduate · median earnings $64,410 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,886 students · in-state tuition $40,680 · 49% graduate · median earnings $60,634 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 609 students · in-state tuition $15,436 · 31% graduate · median earnings $38,538 (10 yrs after entry)
The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
12.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 465 students · 94% graduate · median earnings $97,747 (10 yrs after entry)
College of Biblical Studies-Houston
11 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 419 students · in-state tuition $10,180 · 14% graduate · median earnings $44,156 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Big Thicket National Preserve, 93 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Missouri City
Missouri City has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Big Thicket National Preserve (93 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Big Thicket National Preserve
National Preserve
93 mi awayPublic Libraries in Missouri City
Missouri City Branch Library
1530 Texas Pkwy, Missouri City
Sienna Branch Library
8411 Sienna Springs Blvd, Missouri City
Cities Near Missouri City
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Missouri City?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Missouri City FAQ
Is Missouri City, Texas affordable?⌄
Missouri City's median rent is $1,931/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $94,390/year. Median home value is $311,400.
Is Missouri City, Texas safe?⌄
Missouri City's violent crime rate was 151 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 978 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Missouri City, Texas?⌄
Missouri City has an unemployment rate of 4.9%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Missouri City, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Missouri City is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,931/month and median household income is $94,390/year. The median home value is $311,400. About 62% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Missouri City, Texas?⌄
The average commute in Missouri City is 30 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from