Neighborhood in Missouri City, Fort Bend County
Living in Southwest Missouri City, Missouri City
7th of 8areas in Missouri City
Overall score 32 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Missouri City overall: B
Southwest Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 8 areas we score in Missouri City. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.
- Pricey
- Cost of living scores low (15 of 100)
- Getting around scores low (9 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.2 mi |
| Cafe | 0.5 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.4 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.6 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 3,000
- Median rent
- $1,920
- Median home value
- $332,000
- Household income
- $81,200
- Average commute
- 32 min
- Homes owned
- 29%
What it's like to live in Southwest Missouri City
Southwest Missouri City is an area in Missouri City with about 3,000 residents, mostly newer homes (median year built 2010), mostly rented (71% of homes) and 40% of households with children.
It grades D+ against every neighborhood in Texas and ranks 7th of 8 areas in Missouri City, which grades B overall.
Pros of living in Southwest Missouri City
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.2 miles away.
Cons of living in Southwest Missouri City
- Lower-rated schools nearby. Only 1 of the 3 closest public schools are rated A or B.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of river flooding, hurricanes and tornadoes as very high in this part of town.
Southwest Missouri City report card
Each grade compares Southwest 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 $1,920, homes cost 4.1x income.
15 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade C+
Median household income $81,200, 6.1% unemployed.
54 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade D
Nearby schools average 75 of 100 on the state rating.
24 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.
79 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D-
Average commute 32 min, 6.7% work from home.
9 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade B-
49% have a bachelor’s degree.
63 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade B
9.8% of adults uninsured.
65 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
29% of homes owner-occupied.
33 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C+
93% of homes have broadband.
51 of 100 vs TX areas
Southwest Missouri City compared with Missouri City
Better than Missouri City
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 49%8 points higher than Missouri City (42%)
- People below the poverty line: 3.6%3 points lower than Missouri City (7.1%)
- Adults 18 to 64 without health insurance: 9.8%2 points lower than Missouri City (12%)
Worse than Missouri City
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 29%53 points lower than Missouri City (82%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 80%16 points higher than Missouri City (64%)
- Home value to income: 4.1x24% higher than Missouri City (3.3x)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CJan Schiff ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.5 mi
- DLake Olympia MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD1.6 mi
- BLawrence E Elkins High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD1.1 mi
Cost of living in Southwest Missouri City
Median rent in Southwest Missouri City is $1,920 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 $332,000, 7% higher than the Missouri City median, which means a monthly payment of about $2,617 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Missouri City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rentAbout the same as Missouri City | $1,920 | $1,931 | $1,403 |
| Median home value7% higher than Missouri City | $332,000 | $311,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income24% higher than Missouri City | 4.1x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent16 points higher than Missouri City | 80% | 64% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them53 points lower than Missouri City | 29% | 82% | 63% |
| Vacant homes1 points lower than Missouri City | 2.8% | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Missouri City | 2010 | 1993 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $1,817
- Property tax
- $799
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,920
Based on a $332,000 home in Southwest 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 income14% lower than Missouri City | $81,200 | $94,390 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate1 points higher than Missouri City | 6.1% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line3 points lower than Missouri City | 3.6% | 7.1% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher8 points higher than Missouri City | 49% | 42% | 34% |
| Average commute4% higher than Missouri City | 32 min | 30 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home7 points lower than Missouri City | 6.7% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit1 points lower than Missouri City | 0% | 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 floodingVery high
- HurricanesVery high
- TornadoesVery high
- HailModerate
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in Southwest 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
- 8D+North Missouri CityMedian rent $1,820
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- D+Spring Hill VillageAustin
- CSouth BendAustin
- D+Harris RidgeAustin
Questions about Southwest Missouri City
Is Southwest Missouri City a good place to live?
Southwest Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 3,000 people. It gets a D+, in the bottom third of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 7th of 8 areas we score in Missouri City. It does best on errands and things to do and worst on getting around.
How much does it cost to live in Southwest Missouri City?
Median rent in Southwest Missouri City is $1,920 a month, about the same as the Missouri City median. The median home is worth $332,000, 7% higher than the Missouri City median. A median home costs 4.1x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Missouri City.
What schools serve Southwest Missouri City?
The closest rated public schools are Jan Schiff Elementary (elementary, rated C), Lake Olympia Middle (middle, rated D) and Lawrence E Elkins High School (high, rated B). 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.