Missouri City Neighborhood Guide
Established neighborhoods and Sienna, minutes from the Medical Center
Missouri City home sales, last 12 months: about 1,490 homes sold, at a typical price around $391,000 (October 2025 through September 2026). Source: HAR MLS closed sales. Data as of October 2026.
Property taxes: A $391,000 home here pays about $8,180 a year at 2026 rates, or about $6,330 with the homestead exemption. It includes the Houston Community College tax, which applies to part of Missouri City; newer areas such as Sienna add MUD and levee district taxes. See MUD and PID taxes. Data as of October 2026.
921 reviews and ratings across five sites as of October 30, 2026: Google 216 (5.0), Zillow 153 (5.0), Yelp 147 (4.9), RateMyAgent 56 (5.0), HAR 349 surveys (4.99).
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Updated November 5, 2026
Living in Missouri City
Missouri City is a city of more than 70,000 people, mostly in Fort Bend County, bordering southwest Houston. Land promoters named it in the 1890s while marketing the area to buyers from Missouri. Today it ranges from established golf course neighborhoods like Quail Valley to Sienna, one of the Houston area's best-known master-planned communities, which stretches south toward the Brazos River.
Why buyers choose Missouri City
- Close to major job centers. About 11 miles to the Texas Medical Center, 12 to the Galleria and 18 to Downtown via the Fort Bend Toll Road, US-90A and Beltway 8.
- Master-planned living. Sienna's lakes, trails, golf and amenity centers, plus a wide range of builders and price points.
- Golf and green space. Quail Valley's golf course and city parks and trails across Missouri City.
- Schools. Most of Missouri City is served by Fort Bend ISD. Check zoning for each address.
- Shopping and entertainment nearby. Sugar Land Town Square and the Smart Financial Centre are a short drive west.
What's in and near Missouri City
- Sienna and its amenity centers
- Quail Valley and its golf course
- Fort Bend ISD schools
- Sugar Land Town Square and the Smart Financial Centre
- The Texas Medical Center and the Galleria, each about a dozen miles away
Where to eat and shop in Missouri City
Missouri City's food scene stretches along Highway 6 and FM 1092. Texas Biergarten pairs German dishes with more than 30 local craft beers, and Micheaux's Southern Cuisine serves cafeteria-style soul food and homemade desserts. Triple S Pho & Grill is known for pho topped with bone-in short rib, while Hong Kong Food Court in Tang City Plaza serves Hong Kong-style cafe dishes and noodle soups. For a night out, Brandani's Restaurant & Wine Bar offers New American and Italian plates with a strong wine list.
For local shopping, Hue Darling Candle Co. sells small-batch soy candles and hosts candle-making workshops in its first storefront. The Blue Willow Resale & Consignment in Quail Valley carries curated clothing, home decor and antiques, and Truboy BBQ Market pairs a halal Texas barbecue counter with a market for smoked meats and imported goods.
Getting around
| Destination | Distance | Drive time (estimate) |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Medical Center | 11.0 mi | about 17 min; 26–34 min at rush hour |
| The Galleria | 11.8 mi | about 19 min; 29–38 min at rush hour |
| Downtown Houston | 17.6 mi | about 26 min; 39–52 min at rush hour |
| Hobby Airport | 20.9 mi | about 32 min; 48–64 min at rush hour |
| Bush Intercontinental Airport | 37.0 mi | about 55 min; 83–110 min at rush hour |
| Energy Corridor (I-10 at Eldridge) | 17.5 mi | about 26 min; 39–52 min at rush hour |
Drive times are estimates. Off-peak minutes come from OpenStreetMap routing (OSRM) without traffic, checked November 2026; rush-hour ranges assume 1.5 to 2 times as long, which is common on Houston freeways. Actual times vary with traffic, weather and time of day.
Driving distances from central Missouri City.
Homes in Missouri City
Established neighborhoods from the 1970s and 1980s, golf course homes, and newer homes in Sienna and other communities. Many neighborhoods have HOAs and some have MUD taxes, so compare total tax rates and dues when choosing between them. For current prices, see the homes for sale and recent sales on this page.
Median household income by ZIP code: 77459, $129,151; 77489, $74,689 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates). ZIP code figures can include areas beyond the neighborhood.
Public schools serving Missouri City
School districts: Fort Bend ISD (most); Houston ISD (small part (Colony Crossing, Fondren Park, Fonmeadow)). These are the main zoned schools, hand-checked; zoning can change from one street to the next.
| High | Elkins High School — Fort Bend ISD. Serves parts of Missouri City, including Riverstone and Quail Valley. Hightower High School — Fort Bend ISD. Serves parts of Missouri City. Marshall High School — Fort Bend ISD. Serves parts of Missouri City (77489 area). Ridge Point High School — Fort Bend ISD. Serves much of Sienna. Almeta Crawford High School — Fort Bend ISD. Opened 2023; serves parts of Sienna (campus in Rosharon). |
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FBISD closed Glover Elementary (Missouri City) after 2025-26. Amy Coleman Middle School opened in August 2026 in the Fresno area. Middle and high school boundary changes take effect in 2027-28, including some Elkins areas moving to Clements HS. The few HISD subdivisions appear to be zoned to Westbury HS (older HISD map; low confidence). Confirm any address with FBISD 2026-27 School Locator, HISD School Navigator. School ratings and how to read them are on our Houston school information page. Checked November 2026.
Flood risk in Missouri City at a glance
- Floodplain share: about 19% of the area outlined on this page's map is in FEMA's 1% annual chance (100-year) floodplain, and about 1% more is in the 0.2% annual chance (500-year) zone. Source: our calculation from FEMA's current effective National Flood Hazard Layer, November 2026.
- Hurricane Harvey (August 2017): flood insurance claims recorded by FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, by ZIP code: ZIP 77459: 458; ZIP 77489: 101. ZIP codes include areas beyond the neighborhood, and many flooded homes had no flood insurance.
- Check a specific address: FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Floodplains follow bayous, creeks and low ground, so one street can differ from the next; ask for the seller's disclosure and an elevation certificate, and get a flood insurance quote during your option period.
Missouri City questions buyers ask
Is Missouri City a good place to live?
For many buyers, yes: established neighborhoods and new master-planned communities, Fort Bend ISD schools, parks and trails, and a reasonable drive to the Medical Center and Galleria. Newer areas often carry MUD taxes, and commutes on US-90A and the Fort Bend Toll Road can be slow at rush hour.
Is Missouri City safe?
Missouri City has its own police department. Review the Missouri City Police Department's recent crime data for the neighborhoods you're considering, and visit at different times of day.
How much do homes cost in Missouri City?
In the 12 months through September 2026, about 1,490 homes sold in Missouri City on the MLS at a typical (median) price around $391,000 and an average near $457,000.
What county is Missouri City in?
Missouri City is mostly in Fort Bend County, with a small part in Harris County. Your county determines your appraisal district and part of your property tax rate.
Is Missouri City part of Houston?
No. Missouri City is a separate city southwest of Houston, about 17.6 miles from Downtown, with its own city government and police department.
Does Missouri City flood?
Flood risk varies. Some neighborhoods near Oyster Creek and other channels carry more risk, and parts of Sienna sit near the Brazos River behind levees maintained by local districts. Check the FEMA flood zone, read the seller's disclosure and get a flood insurance quote during your option period.
What ZIP codes are in Missouri City?
Most Missouri City addresses use ZIP codes 77459 and 77489. Confirm the ZIP code and city limits for a specific address.
How did Missouri City get its name?
Land promoters in the 1890s marketed the area to buyers in St. Louis and elsewhere in Missouri, and the name stuck.
What school district serves Missouri City?
Fort Bend ISD serves most of Missouri City. Zoned schools vary by address, so confirm before you buy.
What is Sienna?
Sienna is a large master-planned community in the Missouri City area along the Brazos River, with trails, lakes, golf, amenity centers and new construction. It was one of Houston's top-selling master-planned communities in 2025.
What is the property tax rate in Missouri City?
For fiscal year 2026-27, Missouri City adopted a city rate of about $0.578 per $100 of value, up from about $0.571. Homeowners also pay Fort Bend County, school district and, in many newer communities such as Sienna, MUD taxes, so total rates often run from about 2.3% to 3%.
How long is the commute from Missouri City to Downtown Houston and the Medical Center?
Downtown and the Texas Medical Center are roughly 15 to 25 miles away, depending on the neighborhood. The Fort Bend Toll Road, US 90A and Beltway 8 are the main routes, with typical drives of 25 to 45 minutes and longer at rush hour.
What is Quail Valley?
Quail Valley is one of Missouri City's established golf course communities, built around the city-owned Quail Valley Golf Club. In September 2026, the city reopened the La Quinta course and City Centre after upgrading grading, drainage, irrigation and cart paths, and expanding event and dining space.
Should I live in Missouri City or Sugar Land?
Both cities are in Fort Bend County and mostly served by Fort Bend ISD, and they share a border. Missouri City generally offers lower average prices (about $457,000 vs. $537,000 in average closed sales over the past 12 months), while Sugar Land has more big retail and entertainment centers.
Where are the best places to eat in Missouri City?
Popular choices include Texas Biergarten (German food and craft beer), Micheaux's Southern Cuisine (soul food), Triple S Pho & Grill (Vietnamese), Hong Kong Food Court (Hong Kong-style cafe) and Brandani's Restaurant & Wine Bar (New American and Italian).
Where can I shop local in Missouri City?
Locally owned options include Hue Darling Candle Co. (handmade candles and workshops), The Blue Willow Resale & Consignment in Quail Valley (clothing, decor and antiques) and Truboy BBQ Market (smoked meats and imported goods).
What is a levee improvement district in Missouri City?
Some Missouri City-area communities near the Brazos River, including Sienna, are protected by levees run by levee improvement districts (LIDs). An LID builds and maintains levees and drainage, and homeowners inside it pay an LID tax, often alongside MUD taxes, to repay bonds and cover operations. Rates vary by district, so check the tax line items for a specific address with the Fort Bend Central Appraisal District.
Should I worry about foundation issues in older Missouri City homes?
Like much of the Houston area, Missouri City sits on clay soils that expand and shrink with moisture, so foundation movement is a common inspection topic in homes of any age. Buyers of older homes in established neighborhoods often add a foundation or structural engineer's evaluation to their standard inspection, and ask sellers for any repair records and transferable warranties.
Who is a good realtor in Missouri City?
Compean Group is one to consider: AgentPronto ranks it #3 on its list of top agents for Houston (November 2026; AgentPronto compares agents on transaction data, specialties and client reviews). We commonly help clients buy and sell in Missouri City, and we follow this local market closely. Evan Compean and the Compean Group bring more than 1,000 homes sold and hundreds of 5-star reviews to every move. Use this guide to get started with your search; it has much more information about the area.
Sales figures are MLS closed sales for the 12 months from October 2025 through September 2026. Driving distances are approximate. The Average Sales Price and Total Listings box further down this page is calculated automatically from homes currently listed for sale in the area and updates daily, so it can differ from these closed-sale figures.
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Local news
- Missouri City celebrates Quail Valley Golf Club renovations (Community Impact, Oct 2026)
- First Colony Trail Head to get new playground and fitness stations (Community Impact, Oct 2026)
- New walking path, pocket park and green space planned off Highway 6 (Community Impact, Oct 2026)
- Hue Darling Candle Co. opens first brick-and-mortar shop in Missouri City (Community Impact, Jun 2026)
- The Blue Willow Resale & Consignment brings antique and vintage finds to Missouri City (Community Impact, Jul 2026)
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