How many renters in Missouri City, TX pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
64.0% (±9.1 points) of renting households in Missouri City, TX spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
56.0% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 39.7% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 64.0% (±9.1 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 56.0% (±8.0 points)
- Median share of income
- 39.7% (±6.1 points)
Rent as a share of income in Missouri City
| Share of income spent on rent | Missouri City | Fort Bend County | Texas | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 4.9% (±2.8 points) | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 10.3% (±5.9 points) | 13.0% | 12.3% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 10.2% (±5.0 points) | 12.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 10.5% (±5.2 points) | 11.1% | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 8.0% (±4.4 points) | 9.8% | 9.4% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 56.0% (±8.0 points) | 43.8% | 42.3% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Missouri City against Fort Bend County, its state and the nation
| Missouri City | Fort Bend County | Texas | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 64.0% (±9.1 points) | 53.6% (±2.9 points) | 51.7% (±0.3 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 56.0% (±8.0 points) | 43.8% (±2.6 points) | 42.3% (±0.3 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 39.7% (±6.1 points) | 31.8% (±1.2 points) | 30.9% (±0.2 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $60,183 (±$11,681) | $68,290 (±$4,129) | $53,222 (±$285) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $1,931 (±$100) | $1,807 (±$33) | $1,403 (±$4) | $1,413 |
In Missouri City, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is higher than in Fort Bend County (53.6%).
It is also higher than in Texas (51.7%).
It is higher than the national figure (51.1%).
In Fort Bend County, Missouri City ranks 10 of 23 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 253 of 1,366.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Missouri City
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri City | — | 64.0% (±9.1 points) | — |
| Fifth Street | 2.6 mi | 81.6% (±42.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fresno | 4.4 mi | 51.4% (±17.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stafford | 4.7 mi | 36.0% (±10.5 points) | Lower |
| Sienna | 5.6 mi | 8.4% (±22.9 points) | Lower |
| Arcola | 5.7 mi | 6.0% (±7.6 points) | Lower |
| Sugar Land | 6.2 mi | 51.6% (±7.1 points) | Lower |
| Meadows Place | 6.8 mi | 63.5% (±20.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Thompsons | 8.3 mi | 75.0% (±118.9 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Stafford, TX (36.0%), Sienna, TX (8.4%), Arcola, TX (6.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Fort Bend County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Fifth Street | 81.6% (±42.4 points) |
| 5 | Fairchilds | 77.1% (±68.8 points) |
| 6 | Kendleton | 76.6% (±60.8 points) |
| 7 | Thompsons | 75.0% (±118.9 points) |
| 8 | Richmond | 73.4% (±16.6 points) |
| 9 | Mission Bend | 69.8% (±13.5 points) |
| 10 | Missouri City | 64.0% (±9.1 points) |
| 11 | Meadows Place | 63.5% (±20.8 points) |
| 12 | Beasley | 61.6% (±48.5 points) |
| 13 | Rosenberg | 53.7% (±9.1 points) |
| 14 | Pecan Grove | 52.3% (±24.8 points) |
| 15 | Sugar Land | 51.6% (±7.1 points) |
| 16 | Fresno | 51.4% (±17.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 23 places in Fort Bend County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Missouri City
Are renters in Missouri City rent-burdened?
64.0% of renting households in Missouri City pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Missouri City spend on rent?
The median renting household in Missouri City, TX spends 39.7% (±6.1 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Missouri City city, Texas
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Missouri City city, Texas
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Missouri City city, Texas
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Missouri City city, Texas (place:48804, in state:48).
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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