City profile · Texas · Census ACS 2023

Missouri City, TX

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Missouri City - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

75,234
Residents
$96,746
Median income
$281,600
Median home
$1,573
Median rent (state)

Missouri City - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Missouri City lands in the 76th percentile for household income and the 56th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

76th
percentile, household income
62nd
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
56th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Missouri City, TX

Texas's Missouri City is a small city, with 75,234 residents per the latest Census Bureau ACS figures. Median household income here is $96,746 per year, placing it in the top quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 4.8%. Home values in Missouri City run a median of $281,600, and the median resident age is 40.6 years. 41.8% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 61.2% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 118 residential building permits were authorized in Missouri City (Construction Slowdown), down 79% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. Missouri City reports a comparatively low crime rate: the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program logs 1191.2 total incidents per 100,000 residents here, below the national average (agency reporting is voluntary, so this measures reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Texas tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Texas scores 97.1 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,573 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $223 across Texas, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 97.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

75,234 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Texas

Median Household Income

$96,746 /yr

Poverty 4.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

97.1 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Texas average

How does Missouri City compare to other US cities?

Missouri City measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 76% higher than other cities
Home value 62% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities
Safety 56% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Texas, Missouri City ranks #276 of 624 Texas cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Missouri City against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Texas only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Texas-relative analysis

Bachelor's Degree or Higher places Missouri City toward the top of Texas's cities

Among the 1,663 Texas cities PlainCities tracks with reported bachelor's degree or higher data, Missouri City ranks #204 - the 88th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Missouri City only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#265 of 1,520
83rd percentile in Texas
Median Gross Rent
#288 of 1,663
75th percentile in Texas
Median Home Value
#307 of 1,505
80th percentile in Texas
Poverty Rate
#1,136 of 1,663
31st percentile in Texas
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#204 of 1,663
88th percentile in Texas

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Texas only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

76thIncome percentile
56thSafety percentile

76th percentile nationally for median household income · 56th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Missouri City's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Missouri City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 57 Avg. percentile National median
Missouri City's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Missouri City's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$281,600 38th percentile more affordable than 38% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Below this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Below this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). This entry sits in this band. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Missouri City $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Missouri City, TX Missouri City, TX's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Missouri City, TX-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Missouri City, TX median $96,746/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Missouri City, TX's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Missouri City, TX. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 41.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 4.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 61.2%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
75,234
Median Income
$96,746
Median Home Value
$281,600
Median Age
40.6
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Labor force participation
61.2%
Bachelor's Degree+
41.8%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1191.2
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
141.8
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1049.4
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
23
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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74,000 residents76,000 residents78,000 residents80,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 74,426 residents 77,327 residents ▲ +3.9%
Missouri City's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
118
housing units authorized
Single-Family
118
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.6
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 570
2020 634
2021 693
2022 421
2023 435
2024 118

Permit volume decreased 79% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
77.1%
Carpool
8.4%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
0.2%
Work from Home
12.2%
Other
1.2%

Based on 37,098 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Texas - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$45
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$48
avg/month
Total Utilities
$223
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Texas state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Texas state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Missouri City sits in

Cost of Living Index
97.1
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,573/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
97.5 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Texas

Mansfield
75,398 people
Cedar Park
77,474 people
Flower Mound
77,886 people
Harlingen
71,669 people
Georgetown
78,803 people
Pharr
79,809 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Missouri City's 75,234 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Iowa City, IA
75,264 people
Pawtucket, RI
75,280 people
Broomfield, CO
75,110 people
Apple Valley, CA
75,478 people
Appleton, WI
74,873 people
Missoula, MT
75,600 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Missouri City's $96,746 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Amsterdam, MT
$96,750 median income
Shokan, NY
$96,750 median income
Muir, PA
$96,750 median income
Aloha, OR
$96,754 median income
Jefferson, GA
$96,761 median income
Piru, CA
$96,765 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Missouri City, TX Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Missouri City, TX - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 25.2% 39.8% 17.7% 7.5% 9.6% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 21.3% White 25.2% Black or African American 39.8% Asian 17.7% American Indian 0.2% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 7.5% Two or more races 9.6% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Missouri City compares to nearby Texas cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Missouri City (this city) 75,234 $96,746
Mansfield 75,398 $116,590
Cedar Park 77,474 $123,972
Flower Mound 77,886 $157,737
Census ACS 5-year FIPS TX FBI UCR NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Missouri City, TX?

What is the population of Missouri City, TX? +

Missouri City, TX counts 75,234 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Missouri City, TX? +

In Missouri City, the typical household earns $96,746 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Missouri City? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Missouri City; the closest available measure is the Texas state average, a cost of living index of 97.1 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Texas vary by metro area.

Is Missouri City, TX safe? +

Missouri City has a total crime rate of 1191.2 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Missouri City, TX? +

Homes in Missouri City carry a median value of $281,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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