The Town FilesMissouri City, Texas
City in Fort Bend County · population 74,259 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $311,400
- Household income
- $94,390
- Jan low / Jul high
- 43° / 92°
- Snow a year
- 0 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 41
- Median age
- 40.5
Missouri City is a city of 74,259 people in Fort Bend County, Texas. The median home is worth $311,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better transit than 94% of Texas towns, more of a college town than 93% of Texas towns, more vibrant than 90% of Texas towns.
How Missouri City ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Missouri City is worth $311,400, above the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 3.3 times the median household income of $94,390, which is more affordable than 36% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,931 a month. 81.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Missouri City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $311,400 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,931 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $94,390 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.3× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 81.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1993 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Missouri City
| People | Missouri City | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.0% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.8% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 4.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 30.4 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.2% | 89.2% |
Weather in Missouri City
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 43.2°F. About 50.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.1 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 122 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 8 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Missouri City since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 17, 2003 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 26, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 43 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on April 16, 2001.
Severe weather in Fort Bend County since 1996
Fort Bend County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
| July 26, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3530: Hurricane Hanna |
Jobs and pay in Fort Bend County
Fort Bend County had 251,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $62,566 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Missouri City itself the ACS puts it at 4.9%.
Public schools in Missouri City
25 public schools with 24,897 students, about 16.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| RIDGE POINT H S | 9-12 | 2,854 | 19.7 |
| LAWRENCE E ELKINS H S | 9-12 | 2,718 | 19.4 |
| HIGHTOWER H S | 9-12 | 2,494 | 17.1 |
| RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,695 | 19.7 |
| THURGOOD MARSHALL H S | 9-12 | 1,615 | 15.5 |
| BILLY BAINES MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,320 | 18.3 |
| LAKE OLYMPIA MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,125 | 16.8 |
| SIENNA CROSSING EL | PK-5 | 1,048 | 17.2 |
| QUAIL VALLEY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 1,042 | 17.4 |
| MISSOURI CITY MIDDLE | 6-8 | 955 | 15.7 |
| DONALD LEONETTI EL | PK-5 | 837 | 15.8 |
| JAN SCHIFF EL | PK-5 | 827 | 15.6 |
Towns near Missouri City
- Fresno, TX4.4 mi · 24,486 people · home $243,500
- Stafford, TX4.7 mi · 17,666 people · home $257,700
- Sienna, TX5.6 mi · 20,204 people · home $470,100
- Sugar Land, TX6.2 mi · 111,026 people · home $430,200
- Meadows Place, TX6.8 mi · 4,767 people · home $271,100
- Four Corners, TX10.5 mi · 12,103 people · home $277,000
- Bellaire, TX10.7 mi · 17,202 people · home $1,037,500
- Iowa Colony, TX10.8 mi · 8,154 people · home $405,700
Missouri City questions
Is Missouri City, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Missouri City scores better for retirees than 43% of Texas towns and quieter than 14%. 17.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.5).
How much does a house cost in Missouri City?
The median owner-occupied home in Missouri City is valued at $311,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,390, so homes cost about 3.3 times income. Median rent is $1,931 a month.
What is the weather like in Missouri City?
July highs average 92.1°F and January lows 43.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.1 inches of precipitation a year and 0.1 inches of snow.
Does Missouri City get tornadoes?
41 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Missouri City since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 17, 2003. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)