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Missouri City, TX


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Missouri City, Texas

Missouri City, Texas, in Fort Bend county, is 14 miles SW of Houston, Texas. The city is conveniently located inside the Houston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 52,913 people in Missouri City.

The People and Families of Missouri City

In Missouri City, about 66% of adults are married. Many folks in Missouri City are married and settled down. Families have pride of place in the city, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind.

Approximately 56% of Missouri City is non-white. In Texas, Missouri City is known for its racial diversity.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Missouri City had a median family income of $77,762. Missouri City has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. You won't find a lot of people in Missouri City living below the poverty line. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in the city.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($45,485) in Missouri City. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Missouri City Housing

Approximately 91% of housing in Missouri City is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Missouri City, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Missouri City, 95% of commuters drive to work.

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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