Living in Missouri City, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Missouri City · Census data 2020–2024
Missouri City has 76,558 residents with a median age of 40.5. The median household income is $94,390 (20% higher than the Texas median), the median home value is $311,400, the median rent is $1,931/month.
Missouri City at a glance
- Population
- 76,558
- Median age
- 40.5State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $94,390State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $311,400State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $1,931/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 81.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Missouri City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Missouri City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Missouri City the median home value is $311,400, 6% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,931 per month, which is 39.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,269 a month in housing costs.
Missouri City median household income
The median household income in Missouri City is $94,390 and the income per person is $42,554. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Missouri City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 28,577
- Owner-occupied
- 81.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.2%
- Vacant
- 4.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 2.78
Missouri City demographics
- Population
- 76,558
- Median age
- 40.5
- Under 18
- 20.3%
- 65 and older
- 17%
- Households
- 27,348
- Foreign-born
- 23.9%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Missouri City ›
Education in Missouri City
41.8% of adults 25 and older in Missouri City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Missouri City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 13.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0.9%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Missouri City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City | 76,558 | $94,390 | $311,400 | $1,931 |
| Fifth Street | 1,453 | $29,150 | $52,800 | $1,307 |
| Fresno | 24,560 | $91,264 | $243,500 | $2,028 |
| Stafford | 17,401 | $87,432 | $257,700 | $1,519 |
| Arcola | 1,911 | $75,086 | $242,600 | $1,130 |
| Sienna | 24,992 | $177,837 | $470,100 | $2,837 |
| Sugar Land | 110,016 | $136,217 | $430,200 | $1,957 |
| Meadows Place | 4,689 | $90,057 | $271,100 | $1,600 |
| Thompsons | 222 | $62,500 | $325,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Missouri City, TX?
The median household income in Missouri City is $94,390, 20% higher than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Missouri City?
The median home value in Missouri City is $311,400, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Missouri City?
The median gross rent in Missouri City is $1,931 per month, about 39.7% of household income.
Is Missouri City, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Texas median; unemployment of 4.9%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 10% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Missouri City?
The median age in Missouri City is 40.5 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Missouri City?
The average commute to work in Missouri City is 30 minutes; 13.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Missouri City?
The unemployment rate in Missouri City is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Missouri City?
41.8% of adults in Missouri City have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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