Neighborhood in Missouri City, Fort Bend County
Living in Northwest Missouri City, Missouri City
4th of 8areas in Missouri City
Overall score 50 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Missouri City overall: B
Northwest Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 24,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th 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 | 0.6 mi |
| Park | 0.4 mi |
| Cafe | 1.0 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.0 mi |
| Childcare | 0.6 mi |
| Library | 2.6 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 24,550
- Median rent
- $1,860
- Median home value
- $304,000
- Household income
- $88,300
- Average commute
- 29 min
- Homes owned
- 83%
What it's like to live in Northwest Missouri City
Northwest Missouri City is an area in Missouri City with about 24,600 residents, homes built around 1986, mostly owner-occupied (83%) and 26% of households with children.
It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 4th of 8 areas in Missouri City, which grades B overall.
Pros of living in Northwest 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 0.4 miles away.
Cons of living in Northwest Missouri City
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
Northwest Missouri City report card
Each grade compares Northwest 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 $1,860, homes cost 3.4x income.
27 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C
Median household income $88,300, 4.9% unemployed.
43 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.
59 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.
56 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D+
Average commute 29 min, 12% work from home.
31 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade C+
40% have a bachelor’s degree.
51 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade C+
13% of adults uninsured.
51 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B
83% of homes owner-occupied.
68 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
93% of homes have broadband.
50 of 100 vs TX areas
Northwest Missouri City compared with Missouri City
Better than Missouri City
- Median rent: $1,8604% lower than Missouri City ($1,931)
- Average commute: 29 min3% lower than Missouri City (30 min)
Worse than Missouri City
- People below the poverty line: 12%5 points higher than Missouri City (7.1%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 68%4 points higher than Missouri City (64%)
- Homes with broadband internet: 93%3 points lower than Missouri City (96%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CEdgar Glover Jr ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.2 mi
- AStafford STEM Magnet AcademyMiddle, Stafford Msd1.2 mi
- BStafford High SchoolHigh, Stafford Msd1.1 mi
Cost of living in Northwest Missouri City
Median rent in Northwest Missouri City is $1,860 a month, about the same as the Missouri City median. A household would need about $74,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $304,000, about the same as the Missouri City median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,120 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Missouri City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent4% lower than Missouri City | $1,860 | $1,931 | $1,403 |
| Median home valueAbout the same as Missouri City | $304,000 | $311,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income5% higher than Missouri City | 3.4x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent4 points higher than Missouri City | 68% | 64% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in themAbout the same as Missouri City | 83% | 82% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Missouri City | 5.0% | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Missouri City | 1986 | 1993 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,664
- Property tax
- $456
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,860
Based on a $304,000 home in Northwest 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 income6% lower than Missouri City | $88,300 | $94,390 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Missouri City | 4.9% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line5 points higher than Missouri City | 12% | 7.1% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher2 points lower than Missouri City | 40% | 42% | 34% |
| Average commute3% lower than Missouri City | 29 min | 30 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home2 points lower than Missouri City | 12% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Missouri City | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet3 points lower than Missouri City | 93% | 96% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresModerate
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in Northwest 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
- 5CCentral Missouri CityMedian rent $2,160
- 6CCrestmont PlaceMedian rent $1,800
- 7D+Southwest Missouri CityMedian rent $1,920
- 8D+North Missouri CityMedian rent $1,820
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- C+Hunters RidgeHouston
- C-East RosenbergRosenberg
- B-West ArlingtonArlington
Questions about Northwest Missouri City
Is Northwest Missouri City a good place to live?
Northwest Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 24,600 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 4th 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 Northwest Missouri City?
Median rent in Northwest Missouri City is $1,860 a month, 4% lower than the Missouri City median. The median home is worth $304,000, about the same as the Missouri City median. A median home costs 3.4x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Missouri City.
What schools serve Northwest Missouri City?
The closest rated public schools are Edgar Glover Jr Elementary (elementary, rated C), Stafford STEM Magnet Academy (middle, rated A) and Stafford High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 15 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.