Living in Missouri City, TX
Missouri City is the 492nd-largest city in the US, home to about 77,000 people in 2025. It has grown 4.2% since 2020. Prices across the metro area run close to the national average (98.6 on an index where the US is 100).
- Population, 2025
- 77,327+4.2% since 2020
- Median home value
- $311,4003.3 years of median income
- Median rent
- $1,931/morent plus utilities
- Household income
- $94,390median, per year
- Price level
- 98.6US average = 100
- January / July highs
- 64° / 95°lows 45° / 76°
- Average commute
- 30 min14% work from home
- State income tax
- Noneon wages
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County: Fort Bend County, Harris County
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Elevation: about 79 ft
Metro area: Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX
Cost of living in Missouri City
The median home in Missouri City is worth $311,400 and the median household earns $94,390 a year, so a typical home costs about 3.3 years of income. Median gross rent (rent plus utilities) is $1,931 a month, about 24% of the median household's income. BEA puts overall prices in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area at 98.6, with housing at 104.5 and goods at 100.6 (US = 100). In practice, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced place stretches about as far as $74,000 here. Texas has no state income tax on wages. The average combined state and local sales tax in Texas is 8.2%.
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Missouri City weather
Average highs run from 64°F in January to 95°F in July, and January nights average 45°F. It gets 50 inches of rain and melted snow a year, with almost no snow. Expect about 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter. The most comfortable months are November to April.
Month-by-month weather and the best time to visit Missouri City
People and work
The median resident is 40.5 years old, and 42% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 82% of households own their home. The average one-way commute is 30 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
- Median age
- 40.5462nd youngest of 546
- Bachelor's or higher
- 42%adults 25+
- Homeowners
- 82%of households
- People per sq mile
- 2,66529.0 sq mi of land
- Take transit to work
- 1%0% walk, 0.1% bike
- Unemployment
- 4.9%2020-2024 average
- Poverty rate
- 7.1%of residents
- Typical home built
- 1993median year
Who moves to Missouri City, and where people go
From farther away, newcomers most often come from San Antonio (Bexar County), Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) and Austin (Travis County). People who leave for somewhere more than 100 miles away most often head to Austin (Travis County), San Antonio (Bexar County) and Dallas (Dallas County). See the map and full lists
IRS county-to-county migration, 2022 to 2023 tax years. Where Americans are moving.
Natural hazards, home prices and air quality
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
FEMA rating for Fort Bend County, scored against every US county. Biggest risks: tornado, lightning, hurricane, inland flooding.
Home prices
+3.4% in a year
Up 33% over five years. FHFA house price index for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX area, 2026 Q2.
Air quality, 2025
10% good days
46 days unhealthy at least for sensitive groups. EPA daily air quality index for the Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX area (365 days measured).
FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025) combines expected losses from 18 natural hazards with how vulnerable and resilient the community is. It describes the county, not your street; check flood maps for a specific address at FEMA's Flood Map Service Center.
Parks and sights near Missouri City
The best-known parks, museums, zoos and landmarks within about 35 miles. Tap Been or Want to add them to your city passport.
- Daikin Park 15 miles
- Rice University 11 miles
- Houston City College 13 miles
- University of Houston 13 miles
- San Jacinto Community College 24 miles
- University of Houston-Downtown 15 miles
- Texas Southern University 12 miles
- University of Houston-Clear Lake 25 miles
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Airports near Missouri City
| Airport | Distance | Passengers boarding in 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| William P. Hobby Airport HOU | 15 mi | 7,116,967 |
| George Bush Intercontinental Airport IAH | 29 mi | 23,349,157 |
| Easterwood Airport CLL | 85 mi | 68,316 |
Federal Aviation Administration, calendar year 2024 passenger boardings (enplanements) at commercial service airports. Straight-line distance.
Colleges in and near Missouri City
| College | Distance | Undergrads | Net price a year | Graduate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston City College | 13 mi | 40,503 | $4,575 | n/a |
| University of Houston | 13 mi | 38,380 | $11,439 | 66% |
| San Jacinto Community College | 24 mi | 22,969 | $1,807 | n/a |
| University of Houston-Downtown | 15 mi | 12,555 | $9,828 | 30% |
| Texas Southern University | 12 mi | 6,844 | $16,494 | 24% |
| University of Houston-Clear Lake | 25 mi | 6,078 | $11,852 | 45% |
US Department of Education College Scorecard, October 2026 release. Net price is the average yearly cost after grants for students who get federal aid. Graduate: share finishing within 150% of normal time.
Frost dates and fall color in Missouri City
Half the years, the last spring night at 32°F comes before February 2, so plant tender crops after that date or wait a week or two to be safer. Fall color depends on the trees, but the US Department of Agriculture says the brightest leaves come with warm, sunny days and cool nights, and that frost ruins vivid color. Here, cool 36°F nights usually start around November 27 and the first frost comes around December 11.
NOAA 1991-2020 climate normals for Houston Sugarland Mem, TX, median (50%) dates. All frost dates for Missouri City.
Wildfire smoke in Missouri City
From 2021 through 2025, a smoke plume covered Missouri City on about 169 days a year, including about 20 days of medium or heavy smoke. Smoke high overhead can turn sunsets red without reaching the ground, so check the air quality reading before you change plans.
NOAA Hazard Mapping System smoke analysis, daily satellite plumes over the city center, 2021 to 2025. Smoke days for every city.
Home internet in Missouri City
Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024, table B28002, 27,348 households. Compare every city.
Public schools in Missouri City
Downtown Missouri City is in this district. Neighborhoods farther out may belong to a different one, so check the address with the district before you buy or rent.
| District | Grades | Students | Schools | Students per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Bend Independent School District | Pre-K to 12 | 79,663 | 83 | 16.0 |
Other districts within 10 miles: Houston Independent School District (176,727 students), Lamar Consolidated Independent School District (46,786 students), Alief Independent School District (38,610 students), Alvin Independent School District (30,038 students), Pearland Independent School District (20,862 students), Stafford Municipal School District (3,492 students).
National Center for Education Statistics, school district boundaries and characteristics, 2024-25 school year.
Missouri City's twin cities
Cities at least 250 miles away with the closest match to Missouri City's weather month by month and its costs (price level, home values and rent).
- Palm Coast, FL84% matchCompare
- Jacksonville, FL82% matchCompare
- Deltona, FL79% matchCompare
- Kissimmee, FL75% matchCompare
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Stargazing near Missouri City
The nearest certified International Dark Sky Places:
Designations by DarkSky International as recorded in Wikidata (CC0). All dark sky places.
Pros and cons of living in Missouri City
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Pros
- Data Homes are affordable for locals: the median home costs 3.3 years of median household income, lower than in three quarters of the cities we cover.
- Data Texas has no state income tax on wages.
- Data Winters are warm, with January highs around 64°F.
Cons
- Data Summers are long and hot: about 112 days a year reach 90°F.
- Data Air quality is a concern: 46 days in 2025 were unhealthy at least for sensitive groups (EPA).
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Cities near Missouri City
| City | Distance | Population | Home value | Price level | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sugar Land, TX | 8 mi | 107,726 | $430,200 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Pearland, TX | 15 mi | 129,930 | $356,300 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Houston, TX | 17 mi | 2,397,315 | $277,800 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Pasadena, TX | 22 mi | 148,539 | $209,600 | 98.6 | Compare |
| League City, TX | 28 mi | 119,905 | $360,000 | 98.6 | Compare |
| Baytown, TX | 35 mi | 86,561 | $197,300 | 98.6 | Compare |
Straight-line distance between city centers.
Missouri City ranks 23rd of 47 in our best suburbs of Houston ranking.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Missouri City a good place to live?
It depends on what you need. The numbers show homes that cost under four years of median income, no state income tax on wages, 6 comfortable months a year; the trade-offs are 112 days a year at 90°F or hotter, long commutes. Compare Missouri City side by side with another city to see how it stacks up for you.
What is the population of Missouri City?
The Census Bureau estimates Missouri City had 77,327 residents on July 1, 2025, compared with 74,239 in April 2020 (+4.2%).
How much do you need to earn to live in Missouri City?
Using BEA price levels, a $75,000 salary in an average-priced US city buys about the same as $74,000 in the Missouri City area. The median household here earns $94,390.
When is the best time to visit Missouri City?
By the 1991-2020 climate normals, November to April are the most comfortable months. July averages 95°F and January 64°F for daytime highs.
What county is Missouri City in?
Most of Missouri City (96% of its land) is in Fort Bend County. Smaller parts lie in Harris County. Source: Census Bureau 2020 geography.
What time zone is Missouri City in?
Missouri City is on Central Time (UTC-6, or UTC-5 during daylight saving time from March to November).
What is the elevation of Missouri City?
About 79 feet above sea level at the city center. Elevation varies across the city.
Does Texas have a state income tax?
No. Texas does not tax wage income.
Sources
Population: Census Bureau Vintage 2025 estimates (July 1, 2025). Income, housing, education and commuting: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates for the city of Missouri City. Price levels: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 for the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metro area. Weather: NOAA 1991-2020 normals, Houston Sugarland Mem, TX station; snowfall from Sugar Land, TX. Taxes: Tax Foundation 2026. How we get our numbers.