Missouri City is a small town of 299 in Missouri, with a median household income of $35,000
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Missouri City stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Missouri City is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Missouri City city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 93.3
Missouri City's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Missouri City costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Missouri City, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,042
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
86.3%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$35,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Missouri City's violent crime rate is 132.8 per 100,000 residents
— 65% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
132.8 /100k
Property Crime
805.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Missouri City is served primarily by MISSOURI CITY 56.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Missouri City, MO
National Avg
School District
MISSOURI CITY 56
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
4.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
9.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
71.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Missouri City sees average highs of 38.1°F in January
and 88.0°F in July,
with 41.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Missouri City's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Missouri City roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,100 and median rent is $1,042/month.
Missouri City's violent crime rate is 132.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 805.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Missouri City are operated by MISSOURI CITY 56.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 4.2:1. 9.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Missouri City, MO has a population of 299, a median household income of $35,000, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Missouri City averages 38.1°F in January and 88.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.1 inches
with about 19.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Missouri City, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64072.
The population of Missouri City, Missouri is 299 with a median age of 57.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Missouri City: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $68,100, median household income $35,000, crime index 36 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Missouri City side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
