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Missouri City, TX


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Missouri City, Texas

Introduction to Missouri City, Texas

Missouri City, Texas, in Fort Bend county, is 14 miles SW of Houston, Texas. Missouri City is part of the Houston-Sugar Land-Baytown metropolitan area. It includes the master-planned upscale community known as Lake Olympia. Missouri City is conveniently located near primary freeways and rail lines. It serves as a bedroom community for Houston. The municipality has a smaller amount of apartment complexes and condominiums than other cities of comparable size. Retail and service are primary industries.

Missouri City Nearby Attractions

Missouri City is primarily a suburb. Residents enjoy the attractions and activities of Houston. Some of the notable attractions in the county include:

  • Fort Bend County Fair and Livestock Show is a ten day event which includes a parade, rides, music and country dancing. It's one of the largest county fairs in the state.
  • Fort Bend County Museum features exhibits of the history of the county and showcases the John M. and Dottie L. Moore Home which is a Reconstruction era mansion.
  • Fort Bend Theater offers family entertainment.
  • George Ranch Historical Park provides an insight into the lifestyle during the early days of the region and includes the notable Victorian Davis House.
  • Great Southwest Equestrian Center offers horse shows and events and includes a beautiful Southern mansion.
  • Rosenberg Railroad Museum provides information about the history of the railroad in the region and includes artifacts and equipment.

Missouri City History

In 1890 a couple of real estate developers from Houston bought land near the BBB&C railroad. They placed advertisements for the sale of land plots in the St. Louis Missouri region. Another developer purchased property in the area and the three developers named the area Missouri City in order to entice people from St. Louis to buy their land. The city developed as a railroad town. Farming and ranching were major factors for the economy.

In 1919 oil was discovered in the close by Blue Ridge area. Missouri City served as the shipping location for the oil and the salt produced from a nearby salt mine. In the early stages of the 20th century people relocated in Missouri City and commuted to work in Houston. In 1956 the municipality was incorporated primarily due to the concern that Houston would attempt to annex the unincorporated town. Middle class African-Americans relocated to Missouri City in the 1970's.

Missouri City Higher Education

Missouri City is served by the Houston Community College System. The University of Houston System at Cinco Ranch, University of Houston System at Sugar Land and the Wharton County Junior College are nearby.

Missouri City Transportation

The city is served by the nearby Sugar Land Regional Airport and the George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

High Points

Missouri City strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyMissouri City Public Transportation Use
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 6%Missouri City College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 8%Missouri City Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 10%Missouri City Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 10%Missouri City People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Missouri City Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 14%Missouri City Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 16%Missouri City Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Missouri City, TX

Comparing Missouri City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity99
Children Under 5 Years Old76
Age of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women69
Male Share of the Population56
Well-Paid Single Men59
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults910
People in Middle Class or Better910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use510
Working at Home56
Short Commute Times11
Walking and Biking to Work16

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built109
Affordability of Property Taxes21
Affordability of Rents21
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime87
Low Violent Crime76
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