Just twenty miles Southwest of Houston, Texas, Missouri City stretches across 29.8 square miles of land, mostly inside of Fort Bend County. A small portion of the city extends into Harris County, and is bordered by Houston, Stafford, Sugar Land, and Arcola.
In 1890, this robust city was brought to life by two real estate investors from Houston named R.M. Cash and L.E. Luckle. The pair bought a four square mile piece of land and began advertising the property in St. Louis, Missouri as a “land of genial sunshine and eternal summer.” The four square mile piece land they had purchased was directly along the route of the BBB&C Railway. Little did they know, this move would soon lead to creating quite a busy town.
Three years later, another investor by the name of W.R. McElroy bought an eighty acre parcel of land, calling it “Missouri City.” One year later, it was declared an official city by registration with the state. And because the city was located along the route of a major railway, providing convenience of travel for visitors and residents, it didn’t take long for this city to garner the identity of a railroad town.
A severe blizzard hit the town in 1895, and while many settlers fled for a more stable climate, those who stayed went on to build successful farms and ranches.
Other than the farms, Missouri City’s first official business was a blacksmith – a very necessary business to have in a small town. They also built a general store. The first homes and a school were built in the early 1900s, and the very first post office opened in 1897.
Because Missouri City was built along the railroad route, residents were able to commute to neighboring cities for work, but it wasn’t until the early 20th century that the city really boomed due to the prevalence of the automobile. Of course, the automobile soon replaced the railroads completely.
Since then, the city has experienced grand economic growth, with more people finding their way to this charming town. And by 2016, the Missouri City population had grown to just over 74,000.
If you’re looking to relocate with your family, you’ll find Missouri City to be a family-friendly spot. With plenty of day camps for kids of all ages, your kids will have the opportunity to have fun and learn something new instead of just sitting around the house with a babysitter when they’re not in school.
When you’re relocating to a new home, even if you’re not moving too far, you want to make sure you’re moving within the boundaries of a good school district with reputable schools that will keep your kids of all ages learning and thriving. The great news is that in Missouri City, there are plenty of schools within the Fort Bend Independent School District that rank really well academically.
For example, out of all the public schools in Texas, Ridge Point High School ranked 146th in the state. With Advanced Placement participation being 44%, it demonstrates that academics are important to the students and schools alike.
Sienna Crossing Elementary School also boasts TAKS stats in the 95th percentile for science, 98th percentile for math, 99th percentile for reading, and the 98th percentile for writing. It should also be noted that according to the US Census Bureau, Missouri City has a 93.1% high school graduation rate.
In Fort Bend County alone, there are 75 school campuses, 11 high schools, 14 middle schools, 47 elementary schools, and 3 secondary campuses used to provide an extended resource to accommodate vocational interests.
According to their website, the Fort Bend school district’s mission is “to inspire and equip all students to pursue futures beyond what they can imagine.”
It’s no secret that plenty of athletes, mostly from the NFL, have lived in Missouri City including the New York Mets’ first baseman James Loney, NFL Hall of Famer Bruce Matthews, and Jake Matthews, offensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons.
Other well known people who have called this city home include Frank Beard from ZZ Top, and Crystle Stewart who was Miss USA in 2008.
Who doesn’t love a good county fair? The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo provides endless hours of entertainment and excitement for people of all ages, and runs from September 29th through October 8th this year and features a host of fun events for the entire family. These events include:
Whether you enjoy spending your time participating in a rodeo, watching others do it, or just spending time with your family and watching your kids have a blast, there’s plenty to do at the Fort Bend County Fair.
Missouri City is a great place to buy a home, and has an 83% homeowner rate, with the median home value being $281,718. Home appreciation rose by 20.6% just in the last year. The job market is steadily increasing, which is a great sign if you’re looking for a location that will provide plenty of job opportunities.
If you’re looking for a place for your family to call home where you can enjoy the atmosphere of a thriving town and still be close enough to visit neighboring cities like Houston, Missouri City just might be your best destination. Head over to the Green Residential home search tool to start your search today. You can search the entire Houston area for free and easily find your next home.
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