Missouri City, the show me city

Missouri City is a city within the Houston–The Woodlands–Sugar Land metropolitan area. The city is mostly in Fort Bend County, with a small portion in Harris County. Nationally recognized as one of the nation’s best places to live — and as one of the country’s safest communities — the “Show Me City” is located in thriving Fort Bend County, just 20 minutes away from bustling Houston.

Missouri City is known for their great schools. The Fort Bend County portion of Missouri City is served by Fort Bend Independent School District, while the Harris County portion is served by Houston Independent School District.

A convenient alternative for buyers searching for new homes in the Sugar Land or Manvel area, Missouri City provides the perfect mix of amenities and wide open spaces within the greater Houston area at a fraction of the cost.

Safe and well-kept neighborhoods, good schools, plenty of parks, playgrounds, and sports fields are just a few of the amenities this flourishing town has to offer its residents.   Restaurants galore, top-notch shopping centers,  quality health care and close proximity to the fourth largest city in the United States make Missouri City THE best place to raise your family.

News of Missouri City’s economic success and quality of life has spread. City accolades include:

• Finalist, 2016 All-America City Award by the National Civic League .Given to communities that engage residents in innovative inclusive and effective ways. Only 20 cities out of 2,000 were named as a finalist.
• Missouri City ranked #16 on 24/7 Wall St.'s list of “America’s 50 Best Cities to Live.” Missouri City is one of the most crime-free cities in the country' according to the Wall St. Journal
• Most Ethnically Diverse City in the Houston Region according to Rice University Kinder Institute + Hobby Center, 2012
• No. 3 Most Affordable City for Home Buyers -MONEY Magazine and CNN/Money, 2012
• Gold Leadership Circle Award-Texas State Comptroller's Office, 2011, 2012 & 2013
• No. 3 Scenic City -Scenic City Program Certification, 2010-2015

Missouri City is a fun and dynamic town.  You will need a good realtor to help navigate through this growing community.  The Upshaw Group has the experience needed to help you with all your questions about buying or selling in Missouri city. Call us at 281-220-2110 for your free consultation.