Missouri City, Texas
Population: 36,176
Located in Harris County
Missouri City, TexasIn 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. Missouri City is one of the largest cities in Fort Bend County, covering 26.4 square miles, with a population of over 40,000. Municipal Government is directed by the City manager in conjunction with the Mayor and City Council. Economic development initiatives are targeted at industries and businesses compatible with Missouri City's future planned growth in order to broaden the City's revenue base. 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. Distanced from many of the problems associated with big city life, Missouri City still offers residents easy accessibility to major metropolitan areas, such as the Galleria, the Summit, and the Museum District via U.S. Highway 59.The newly completed Beltway 8 section of the Sam Houston Tollway provides convenient access to U.S. Highway 59, as well as being a time-saving alternate route to Interstate Highway 10 West. The Johnson Space Center and the beaches of Galveston are easily reached from Missouri City by taking State Highway 6 East, which will eventually become part of The Grand Parkway, Houston's outermost loop system. Whether your interest is professional sports or health care, U.S. Highway 90A, which crisscrosses the City, provides the fastest, most direct route to the Astrodome and the Texas Medical Center. Residents enjoy excellent schools for their children through the highly acclaimed Fort Bend Independent School District and The Houston Independent School District. Find homes for sale in Missouri City Texas
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