Missouri City is part of the Greater Houston metropolitan area and benefits from strong regional connectivity, population growth, and economic diversity. Market data highlights the City’s role as both an employment center and a desirable place to live.
Source: ESRI, 2026-02-01
As of 2026 the population of Missouri City, TX is 82,155. The population is expected to grow to 89,570 by 2031 - a growth rate of 1.74%.
The median age of Missouri City, TX residents is 41.
The diversity index of Missouri City, TX is 81.7, meaning that there is a 82% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.
The average household income in Missouri City, TX is $124,390 and projected to be $134,878 in 2031. Per capita income is $43,671, projected to be $48,159 in 2031. 5.24% of households – 4,309 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,578,548 and the average disposable income is $98,243.
There are 30,035 housing units in Missouri City, TX; 23,105 are owner-occupied, 5,723 are rented, and 1,207 are vacant. The average home value is $361,660, with 5,050 homes built in 2010 or later, and 12 built in 1939 or earlier.
There are 2,525 businesses in Missouri City, TX, employing 22,099 workers and pulling from a labor force of 37,098 age 16 and above. 19,496 workers commute into Missouri City, TX from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:
17,167 residents both live and work in/around Missouri City, TX. The average travel time is 31.4 minutes. 1.49% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 3.98% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 28,597 drive alone, 3,115 carpool, and 348 take public transportation. 476 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 4,540 residents work from home.
11,658 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 5,491 have associates degrees, 15,640 have bachelor’s degrees, and 10,978 hold a graduate or professional degree.
Source: ESRI, 2026-01-28
