Neighborhood in Missouri City, Fort Bend County
Living in West Missouri City, Missouri City
1st of 8areas in Missouri City
Overall score 91 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Missouri City overall: B
West Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st 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 (19 of 100)
- Hurricane risk is very high
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.4 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.5 mi |
| Park | 0.3 mi |
| Cafe | 0.4 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.3 mi |
| Gym | 0.3 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 1.0 mi |
| Childcare | 0.4 mi |
| Library | 2.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 8,000
- Median rent
- $2,370
- Median home value
- $436,000
- Household income
- $167,500
- Average commute
- 35 min
- Homes owned
- 96%
What it's like to live in West Missouri City
West Missouri City is an area in Missouri City with about 8,000 residents, homes built around 1999, mostly owner-occupied (96%) and 31% of households with children.
Our grade for West Missouri City is A. That puts it 1st of 8 areas we grade in Missouri City, a city that gets a B overall.
Pros of living in West Missouri City
- Higher incomes. The median household earns $167,500, 77% higher than the Missouri City median.
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.4 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about 0.3 miles away.
Cons of living in West Missouri City
- Pricier rent than the city. Median rent is $2,370, 23% higher than the Missouri City median.
- Longer commutes. The average commute is 35 minutes, against 30 for Missouri City as a whole.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of hurricanes, tornadoes and heat waves as very high in this part of town.
West Missouri City report card
Each grade compares West 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 C+
Median rent $2,370, homes cost 2.6x income.
51 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade A-
Median household income $167,500, 7.4% unemployed.
80 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 A-
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
81 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade D
Average commute 35 min, 37% work from home.
20 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade A
74% have a bachelor’s degree.
90 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade A
6.3% of adults uninsured.
90 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade B+
96% of homes owner-occupied.
79 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade B+
99% of homes have broadband.
80 of 100 vs TX areas
West Missouri City compared with Missouri City
Better than Missouri City
- Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher: 74%32 points higher than Missouri City (42%)
- Median household income: $167,50077% higher than Missouri City ($94,390)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 38%26 points lower than Missouri City (64%)
Worse than Missouri City
- Median rent: $2,37023% higher than Missouri City ($1,931)
- Average commute: 35 min15% higher than Missouri City (30 min)
- Unemployment rate: 7.4%2 points higher than Missouri City (4.9%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- ASonal S Bhuchar ElementaryElementary, Fort Bend ISD0.8 mi
- DLake Olympia MiddleMiddle, Fort Bend ISD0.8 mi
- BLawrence E Elkins High SchoolHigh, Fort Bend ISD1 mi
Cost of living in West Missouri City
Median rent in West Missouri City is $2,370 a month, 23% higher than the Missouri City median. A household would need about $95,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $436,000, 40% higher than the Missouri City median, which means a monthly payment of about $3,092 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Missouri City | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent23% higher than Missouri City | $2,370 | $1,931 | $1,403 |
| Median home value40% higher than Missouri City | $436,000 | $311,400 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income21% lower than Missouri City | 2.6x | 3.3x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent26 points lower than Missouri City | 38% | 64% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them14 points higher than Missouri City | 96% | 82% | 63% |
| Vacant homes2 points higher than Missouri City | 6.7% | 4.3% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Missouri City | 1999 | 1993 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $2,387
- Property tax
- $706
- Median rent, for comparison
- $2,370
Based on a $436,000 home in West 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 income77% higher than Missouri City | $167,500 | $94,390 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate2 points higher than Missouri City | 7.4% | 4.9% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line6 points lower than Missouri City | 0.8% | 7.1% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higher32 points higher than Missouri City | 74% | 42% | 34% |
| Average commute15% higher than Missouri City | 35 min | 30 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home23 points higher than Missouri City | 37% | 14% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transitAbout the same as Missouri City | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet2 points higher than Missouri City | 99% | 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
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsLow
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in West Missouri City
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Missouri City
- 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
- 8D+North Missouri CityMedian rent $1,820
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- A+Memorial Drive AcresHouston
- A-Pinehurst of AtascocitaAtascocita
- ARustling PinesHouston
Questions about West Missouri City
Is West Missouri City a good place to live?
West Missouri City covers part of Missouri City, TX, home to about 8,000 people. It gets an A, in the top 12% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st 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 West Missouri City?
Renters in West Missouri City pay a median of $2,370 a month, 23% higher than the Missouri City median. The median home is worth $436,000, 40% higher than the Missouri City median. A median home costs 2.6x the median household income, compared with 3.3x across Missouri City.
What schools serve West Missouri City?
The closest rated public schools are Sonal S Bhuchar Elementary (elementary, rated A), 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 5 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.