Neighborhood in Missouri City, Fort Bend County
Living in North Missouri City, Missouri City
8th of 8areas in Missouri City
Overall score 28 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Missouri City overall: B
North Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 13,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Missouri City. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.
- Lots of parks
- Hurricane risk is very high
- Tornado risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.6 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.7 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 2.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.9 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 2.0 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 13,840
- Median rent
- $1,820
- Median home value
- $225,000
- Household income
- $70,400
- Average commute
- 30 min
- Homes owned
- 86%
What it's like to live in North Missouri City
North Missouri City is an area in Missouri City with about 13,800 residents, homes built around 1984, mostly owner-occupied (86%) and 35% of households with children.
Our grade for North Missouri City is D+. That puts it 8th of 8 areas we grade in Missouri City, a city that gets a B overall.
Pros of living in North Missouri City
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.6 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in North Missouri City
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
North Missouri City report card
Each grade compares North Missouri City with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade D
Median rent $1,820, homes cost 3.2x income.
23 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $70,400, 5.4% unemployed.
41 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.
55 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 151 violent crimes per 100k, 978 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade C
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
41 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 30 min, 13% work from home.
28 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
25% have a bachelor’s degree.
31 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C-
18% of adults uninsured.
32 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B
86% of homes owner-occupied.
67 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C
92% of homes have broadband.
43 of 100 vs TX areas
North Missouri City compared with Missouri City
Better than Missouri City
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 86%4 points higher than Missouri City (82%)
- Median rent: $1,8206% lower than Missouri City ($1,931)
- Home value to income: 3.2x3% lower than Missouri City (3.3x)
Worse than Missouri City
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 86%21 points higher than Missouri City (64%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 25%17 points lower than Missouri City (42%)
- Median household income: $70,40025% lower than Missouri City ($94,390)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- BGross ElementaryElementary, Houston ISD0.9 mi
- BWelch MiddleMiddle, Houston ISD1.3 mi
- CThurgood Marshall High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD2 mi
Cost of living in North Missouri City
Median rent in North Missouri City is $1,820 a month, 6% lower than the Missouri City median. A household would need about $73,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $225,000, 28% lower than the Missouri City median, which means a monthly payment of about $1,489 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Missouri City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent6% lower than Missouri City | $1,820 | $1,931 | $1,403 |
| Median home value28% lower than Missouri City | $225,000 | $311,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income3% lower than Missouri City | 3.2x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent21 points higher than Missouri City | 86% | 64% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them4 points higher than Missouri City | 86% | 82% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than Missouri City | 6.4% | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Missouri City | 1984 | 1993 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,232
- Property tax
- $257
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,820
Based on a $225,000 home in North Missouri City, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Missouri City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income25% lower than Missouri City | $70,400 | $94,390 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Missouri City | 5.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Missouri City | 6.9% | 7.1% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher17 points lower than Missouri City | 25% | 42% | 34% |
| Average commuteAbout the same as Missouri City | 30 min | 30 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from homeAbout the same as Missouri City | 13% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Missouri City | 1.2% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet5 points lower than Missouri City | 92% | 96% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- Coastal floodingVery low
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in North Missouri City
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Missouri City
- 1AWest Missouri CityMedian rent $2,370
- 2B+South Missouri CityMedian rent $1,840
- 3C+Southeast Missouri CityMedian rent $1,930
- 4C+Northwest Missouri CityMedian rent $1,860
- 5CCentral Missouri CityMedian rent $2,160
- 6CCrestmont PlaceMedian rent $1,800
- 7D+Southwest Missouri CityMedian rent $1,920
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C-East RosenbergRosenberg
- DWestheimer PlaceMission Bend
- C-Yarrabee BendAustin
Questions about North Missouri City
Is North Missouri City a good place to live?
North Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 13,800 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 8th of 8 areas we score in Missouri City. It does best on home ownership and worst on cost of living.
How much does it cost to live in North Missouri City?
Renters in North Missouri City pay a median of $1,820 a month, 6% lower than the Missouri City median. The median home is worth $225,000, 28% lower than the Missouri City median. A median home costs 3.2x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Missouri City.
What schools serve North Missouri City?
The closest rated public schools are Gross Elementary (elementary, rated B), Welch Middle (middle, rated B) and Thurgood Marshall High School (high, rated C). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 7 Census block groups in this part of Missouri City that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.