Living in Missouri City
Missouri City is a city southwest of downtown Houston, mostly in Fort Bend County with a small part in Harris County. HAR describes it as just minutes from Houston, with a diverse population and an active calendar of community events. It sits next to Sugar Land, and US 90A and State Highway 6 connect it to the rest of the region.
Neighborhood Data at a Glance
| Missouri City, TX | October 2026 |
|---|---|
| Homes for sale | 867 |
| Average price of homes for sale | $511,463 |
| Price per square foot | $169 |
| Average home size | 2,933 sq ft, 4 bedrooms |
| Homes for rent | 259 |
| Average rent | $2,766 per month ($1.18 per sq ft) |
Source: HAR.com, Missouri City market overview. Figures are HAR’s displayed averages for homes currently listed and change frequently.
Schools
Fort Bend Independent School District serves the city, according to HAR. Because a small part of Missouri City lies in Harris County and boundaries do not always follow city limits, confirm the zoned school by address with the district before you make an offer.
Things to Do
Buffalo Run Park has walking trails, picnic areas and fishing, and Quail Valley Golf Course serves golfers. Sugar Land Town Square and the Houston Museum of Natural Science at Sugar Land are a short drive away. Community events include the Snowfest Festival and the Show Me City Classic Car and Bike Show.
Homes and Communities
Missouri City offers a mix of established neighborhoods and newer master-planned communities, and HAR’s average listing has four bedrooms and nearly 2,950 square feet. Names such as Sienna and Quail Valley come up often with buyers, and each has its own restrictions, fees and tax lines, so ask your agent to review them. As anywhere on the Gulf Coast plain, check flood and drainage history by address using HAR’s flood resource and review insurance options.
Working with Keller Williams Memorial in Missouri City
Keller Williams Memorial has more than 500 agents across residential, luxury, international and commercial real estate, and our agent directory can be filtered by region and language. Your agent can help you compare Missouri City’s neighborhoods, school zones and commutes along US 90A and Highway 6. Browse our market reports, try the home tools, or contact the office to be matched with an agent who knows the area. You can also compare it with Sugar Land, Pearland and other suburbs in our suburb comparison.
