Neighborhood in Missouri City, Fort Bend County
Living in Southeast Missouri City, Missouri City
3rd of 8areas in Missouri City
Overall score 53 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Missouri City overall: B
Southeast Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in Missouri City. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.
- Lots of parks
- Getting around scores low (2 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.8 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.9 mi |
| Park | under 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.9 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.5 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 2.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.7 mi |
| Library | 2.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 4,400
- Median rent
- $1,930
- Median home value
- $352,000
- Household income
- $99,600
- Average commute
- 39 min
- Homes owned
- 73%
What it's like to live in Southeast Missouri City
Southeast Missouri City is an area in Missouri City with about 4,400 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2008), mostly owner-occupied (73%) and 28% of households with children.
It grades C+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 3rd of 8 areas in Missouri City, which grades B overall.
Pros of living in Southeast Missouri City
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in Southeast Missouri City
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 39 minutes, against 30 for Missouri City as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes as very high in this part of town.
Southeast Missouri City report card
Each grade compares Southeast 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 B-
Median rent $1,930, homes cost 3.5x income.
57 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $99,600, 5.5% unemployed.
55 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 74 of 100 on the state rating.
21 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 F
Average commute 39 min, 18% work from home.
2 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B+
45% have a bachelor’s degree.
75 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B-
9.9% of adults uninsured.
59 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B
73% of homes owner-occupied.
68 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B
96% of homes have broadband.
65 of 100 vs TX areas
Southeast Missouri City compared with Missouri City
Better than Missouri City
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 11%53 points lower than Missouri City (64%)
- Vacant homes: 0.7%4 points lower than Missouri City (4.3%)
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 45%3 points higher than Missouri City (42%)
Worse than Missouri City
- Average commute: 39 min30% higher than Missouri City (30 min)
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 73%9 points lower than Missouri City (82%)
- Home value to income: 3.5x7% higher than Missouri City (3.3x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- DWalter Moses Burton ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD1.1 mi
- BBilly Baines MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD2.7 mi
- DHightower High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD0.4 mi
Cost of living in Southeast Missouri City
Median rent in Southeast Missouri City is $1,930 a month, about the same as the Missouri City median. A household would need about $77,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $352,000, 13% higher than the Missouri City median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,514 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Missouri City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Missouri City | $1,930 | $1,931 | $1,403 |
| Median home value13% higher than Missouri City | $352,000 | $311,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income7% higher than Missouri City | 3.5x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent53 points lower than Missouri City | 11% | 64% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them9 points lower than Missouri City | 73% | 82% | 63% |
| Vacant homes4 points lower than Missouri City | 0.7% | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Missouri City | 2008 | 1993 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,927
- Property tax
- $587
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,930
Based on a $352,000 home in Southeast 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% higher than Missouri City | $99,600 | $94,390 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rateAbout the same as Missouri City | 5.5% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty lineAbout the same as Missouri City | 7.0% | 7.1% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher3 points higher than Missouri City | 45% | 42% | 34% |
| Average commute30% higher than Missouri City | 39 min | 30 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points higher than Missouri City | 18% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Missouri City | 0% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internetAbout the same as Missouri City | 96% | 96% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesHigh
- HailLow
- Heat wavesHigh
- WildfiresLow
- Winter stormsVery low
- Strong windLow
Who lives in Southeast 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
- 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.
- CWest DeSotoDeSoto
- BAtascocita SouthAtascocita
- CTexas TraditionsGeorgetown
Questions about Southeast Missouri City
Is Southeast Missouri City a good place to live?
Southeast Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 4,400 people. It gets a C+, around the middle of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 3rd of 8 areas we score in Missouri City. It does best on education levels and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Southeast Missouri City?
Median rent in Southeast Missouri City is $1,930 a month, about the same as the Missouri City median. The median home is worth $352,000, 13% higher than the Missouri City median. A median home costs 3.5x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Missouri City.
What schools serve Southeast Missouri City?
The closest rated public schools are Walter Moses Burton Elementary (elementary, rated D), 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 2 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.