Missouri City is on U.S. Highway 90A and State Highway 6, twenty miles southwest of downtown Houston in northeast Fort Bend and southwest Harris counties.

In 1890, the land that now comprises Missouri City was advertised for sale in St. Louis Missouri and surrounding areas as "a land of genial sunshine and eternal summer".  This statement still holds true today.  Located in the deep south of Texas, Missouri City is a fast growing town in the metropolitan area of Houston.

Mosley Park, the perfect setting!  This four-acre park is tucked away on the sloping banks of Oyster Creek.  This picture perfect setting is filled with glorious oak trees giving shelter to picnic facilities.  The park includes picnic facilities and parking surrounded by glorious pecan trees for a picturesque setting.  This trail is a head location for the Oyster Creek Jogging Trail.  There is parking available, as well as an excellent opportunity for lazy day fishing.

For those who love golf, few communities can match the championship golf courses nestled within the City. Missouri City also offers an award winning Parks and Recreation Department. With its 16 City parks totaling 250 acres, there is plentiful green space for family activities.

Housing Cost

Zoning and master planned neighborhoods help maintain the high quality of life that residents have come to expect. The median home price in Missouri City is $94,130. With homes ranging from the mid-$70,000's to more than $1,000,000, buyers have a wide variety of homes from which to choose. Beautiful lakes and well-groomed fairways complement many of Missouri City's neighborhoods. Housing types available in Missouri City include Single Family Homes, New Construction, Acreage, Newly Developing Commercial Properties, Golf Communities and Waterfront Properties.

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2005: 69,941. Missouri City covers 29.7 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 69 feet above sea level.

Climate

Missouri City, TX climate is hot during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 80's and cool during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 50's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 93.70 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 41.60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 19 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 21 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Missouri City is 48.20 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 5.36 Inches.

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