Median Income
$51,042
32% lower than US avg
Home Value
$83,800
70% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.1%
82% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,045
10% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate
35.8%
12% higher than US avg
Unemployment
2.8%
22% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
3.8%
69% lower than US avg
How Missouri City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population262
Median Age55.9 yrs
Density238/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$51,042
Per Capita$39,484
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty3.8%
Commute27 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$83,800
Rent$1,045
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity35.8%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.1%
High School+80.1%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.4%
Is Missouri City a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Missouri City receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Missouri City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Missouri City is $51,042, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Missouri City is $83,800, 70% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,045 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
6.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Missouri City has a population of 262 with a density of 238 people per square mile. The median age is 55.9 years, 44% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.6%), with 2.3% Hispanic.
Population
55.9yrs
Median Age
44% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Missouri City vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
Social Characteristics
Missouri City vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Missouri City is $51,042, which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.8% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
Income: Missouri City vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $51,042 |
| 32% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $39,484 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 3.8% |
| 69% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 27.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 80.5% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 6.3% |
The median home value in Missouri City is $83,800, 70% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,045 (10% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $83,800 |
| 70% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,045 |
| 10% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 27.5% |
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
Property Tax
In Missouri City, 35.8% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.9% report depression. 22.3% are physically inactive.
Health Metrics: Missouri City vs U.S. Average (%)
Chronic Conditions
| Obesity | 35.8% |
| 12% above US avg |
| Diabetes | 9.2% |
| Heart Disease | 5.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
Behaviors & Mental Health
| |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 22.3% |
| Depression | 23.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.2% |
| Physical Distress | 12.2% |
Healthcare Access
| Insurance Rate | 87.6% |
| |
| Checkup Rate | 74.3% |
Food & Exercise