At a Glance
Median Income
$96,746
$42,624 per capita
Home Value
$281,600
Zillow: $333,316
Median Rent
$1,908/mo
36.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
5.0%
4.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.2%
10.2% smoking rate
How Missouri City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Missouri City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Missouri City a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.6 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Missouri City residents earn a median household income of $96,746 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $42,624. The unemployment rate stands at 5.0% (39% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 18,369 business establishments, including 1,517 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Missouri City is $281,600 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $333,316. Median rent is $1,908/month, with 36.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.
Education
41.8% of adults in Missouri City hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Missouri City has an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C).
Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population75,234
Median Age40.6 yrs
Density2,592/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born22.5%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$96,746
Per Capita$42,624
Unemployment5.0%
Poverty4.8%
County GDP$49,615M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,203
Housing
A+
Home Value$281,600
Rent$1,908
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$333,316
Housing Units27,237
Rent Burden36.7%
Health
Obesity32.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking10.2%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,310/100K
Climate
Avg Temp71°F
Rain49.7 in/yr
Elevation72 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+16.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute31 min
Broadband95.8%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Missouri City was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Sugar Land Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
10.9% of the population has a disability.
22.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
There are 1,517 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 35 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.