Neighborhood in Missouri City, Fort Bend County
Living in South Missouri City, Missouri City
2nd of 8areas in Missouri City
Overall score 74 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Missouri City overall: B
South Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 8 areas we score in Missouri City. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.
- Well connected
- Getting around scores low (4 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.7 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.8 mi |
| Park | 0.9 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.5 mi |
| Gym | 0.7 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.5 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 1.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 4,170
- Median rent
- $1,840
- Median home value
- $550,000
- Household income
- $93,700
- Average commute
- 36 min
- Homes owned
- 45%
What it's like to live in South Missouri City
South Missouri City is an area in Missouri City with about 4,200 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2012), a mix of owners and renters and 30% of households with children.
Our grade for South Missouri City is B+. That puts it 2nd of 8 areas we grade in Missouri City, a city that gets a B overall.
Pros of living in South Missouri City
No clear standouts in our data.
Cons of living in South Missouri City
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 36 minutes, against 30 for Missouri City as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
South Missouri City report card
Each grade compares South 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 $1,840, homes cost 5.9x income.
28 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A
Median household income $93,700, 0% unemployed.
93 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade C+
Nearby schools average 82 of 100 on the state rating.
54 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 B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
66 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade F
Average commute 36 min, 3.0% work from home.
4 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A-
50% have a bachelor’s degree.
87 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B+
8.1% of adults uninsured.
74 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
45% of homes owner-occupied.
36 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade A
100% of homes have broadband.
91 of 100 vs TX areas
South Missouri City compared with Missouri City
Better than Missouri City
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 40%24 points lower than Missouri City (64%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 50%8 points higher than Missouri City (42%)
- People below the poverty line: 1.3%6 points lower than Missouri City (7.1%)
Worse than Missouri City
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 45%37 points lower than Missouri City (82%)
- Home value to income: 5.9x78% higher than Missouri City (3.3x)
- Average commute: 36 min18% higher than Missouri City (30 min)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ASienna Crossing ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD1.2 mi
- BBilly Baines MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD1 mi
- DHightower High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD1.5 mi
Cost of living in South Missouri City
Median rent in South Missouri City is $1,840 a month, 5% lower than 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 $550,000, 77% higher than the Missouri City median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,751 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Missouri City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent5% lower than Missouri City | $1,840 | $1,931 | $1,403 |
| Median home value77% higher than Missouri City | $550,000 | $311,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income78% higher than Missouri City | 5.9x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent24 points lower than Missouri City | 40% | 64% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them37 points lower than Missouri City | 45% | 82% | 63% |
| Vacant homesAbout the same as Missouri City | 4.4% | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Missouri City | 2012 | 1993 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $3,011
- Property tax
- $741
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,840
Based on a $550,000 home in South 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 incomeAbout the same as Missouri City | $93,700 | $94,390 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate5 points lower than Missouri City | 0% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line6 points lower than Missouri City | 1.3% | 7.1% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Missouri City | 50% | 42% | 34% |
| Average commute18% higher than Missouri City | 36 min | 30 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home11 points lower than Missouri City | 3.0% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Missouri City | 0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet4 points higher than Missouri City | 100% | 96% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingHigh
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windModerate
Who lives in South 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
- 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
- 8D+North Missouri CityMedian rent $1,820
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BTurtle CoveDallas
- BWolf Ranch-HilltopGeorgetown
- BCentral PflugervillePflugerville
Questions about South Missouri City
Is South Missouri City a good place to live?
South Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 4,200 people. It gets a B+, in the top 28% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 2nd of 8 areas we score in Missouri City. It does best on jobs and income and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in South Missouri City?
Renters in South Missouri City pay a median of $1,840 a month, 5% lower than the Missouri City median. The median home is worth $550,000, 77% higher than the Missouri City median. A median home costs 5.9x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Missouri City.
What schools serve South Missouri City?
The closest rated public schools are Sienna Crossing Elementary (elementary, rated A), Billy Baines Middle (middle, rated B) and Hightower High School (high, rated D). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group 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.