Missouri city : Texas

What Missouri City is like for active adults

Missouri City is a very fast growing suburb of Houston, Texas. It has a long been a haven for middle class African-Americans. The population is about 72,000 and 38% black. Missouri City now includes the towns of DeWalt and Trammels. Master planned communities include Lake Olympia and Sienna Plantation. Median home price in late 2008 was about $180,000. There are active adult communities in the area.

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Missouri City was named a model city for middle class African-Americans by Black Entertainment Television. It is a very affluent town with median HH income over $80,000 and a number of interesting developments.

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Facts about MISSOURI CITY

State: TX
Environment: Suburban,
City Population: 50,001-100,000
Median age of Population: 25-44
Avg Jan Temperature: 41-60
Median HH Income: 80,000+
Average Home Price (MLS): $100,000-$200,000
Annual Property Tax on a $200,000 house: Less than 2000
Total Crime Index: <80 (Very low)
Cost of Living Index: 101-110 (slightly above average)
Culture Index: 91-100 (slightly below average)
State Sales Tax: Yes
State Income Tax: No
Name of the Guide: Boomer1

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