Real Estate Investing in Missouri City, Texas (77459)

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Fort Bend County • Population: 81,251 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 77459 (Missouri City, TX)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (73/100)

Solid choice — stable market with a reasonable entry point and good rental backup if you ever need to move.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (52/100)

A cash-flow market — rent-to-price math works from day one, though value growth is modest. Great for income-focused investors.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

4.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $398,233
Avg Monthly Rent $2,217
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $128,851
% Renters 16.3%

Market Analysis: 77459 Missouri City

The 77459 ZIP covers a section of Missouri City that demands careful diligence. Prices near $398K look accessible, but the work to make a deal cash flow is real.

Distressed markets are won on execution, not on spreadsheets. ZIP 77459 registers the profile where tenant screening, deferred maintenance, and local relationships determine the outcome.

Nearby ZIPs in Missouri City have seen price recovery that 77459 has not matched. Fort Bend County data supports the view that the spread is structural rather than temporary.

Resident income in 77459 sits below the county median. That reality colors rent collection, vacancy, and reinvestment math in ways that outside investors often underestimate.

Distressed ZIPs reward experience. resilient returns are possible in 77459, but they flow to investors who already understand how to operate in soft markets.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Missouri City:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 77/100
Affordability
20/25
Appreciation
18/25
Stability
14/20
Timing
10/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 3.1× the median income
Value Trend
Stable (+0.5%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $2,217/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
COOL
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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COOL MARKET
Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Metro Area
More inventory, negotiating room for buyers
79 days
Average time to sell
Slow
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX metro data
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Property Strategy for 77459

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
2BR
7.5% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
5BR
+7.1% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
3BR
$102,912/bedroom
📊 Compare All Property Types →
Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
2BR $224,369 $2,350 7.5% +5.7% $112,184
3BR $308,735 $3,160 7.4% +6.0% $102,912
4BR $411,981 $3,940 6.9% +6.3% $102,995
5BR $620,697 +7.1% $124,139

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$419K$373K$327K$281K$234K$188KJul 2006Jul 2016Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

$2,269$2,118$1,966$1,815$1,663$1,512Jul 2016Jul 2021Jul 2026

📊 How Does 77459 Compare?

Metric 77459 Missouri City Houston-The Woodlands-Sugar Land, TX Texas
Home Value $398,233 $315,714 N/A $297,000
5-Year CAGR 3.6% 3.5% N/A 5.4%
Avg Rent $2,217 $2,085 N/A -
Cap Rate 4.3% 5.4% - -
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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
4.3%
Fair
5yr Growth
+3.6%
Moderate

📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $398,233
Monthly Rent $2,217
Price-to-Rent 15.0:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 6.7%
Cap Rate 4.3%
5-Year IRR 8.0%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +0.5% ▲
3-Year CAGR +0.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲
10-Year CAGR +3.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year +2.1% ▲
3-Year CAGR +1.4% ▲
5-Year CAGR +2.8% ▲
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 4.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (4.3%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
3.4%
Low risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+3.6%
Stable
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 77459

Population: 81,251

💰 Median Household Income
$128,851
This area
$128,851
State
$70,593
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
16.3%
This area
16.3%
State
29.5%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
3.9%
This area
3.9%
State
-25.4%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
56.2%
This area
56.2%
State
-5.8%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
38.2 years
This area
38.2 years
State
-3.7 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
3.4%
This area
3.4%
State
18.3%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 41.9%
Black/African American 23.5%
Asian 22.8%
Other/Mixed 11.8%
Hispanic/Latino 6.6%
👶 Under 18
26.6%
This area
26.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
13.1%
This area
13.1%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
3.7%
This area
3.7%
USA
11.5%

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🎓 Schools in 77459

B Avg School Grade
18 Schools
16.4:1 Avg Class Size
$14,425 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

DR LYNN ARMSTRONG EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
515 Students
👨‍🏫
13.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
A Very Good

LANTERN LANE EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
436 Students
👨‍🏫
13.2:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
A Very Good

LEXINGTON CREEK EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
521 Students
👨‍🏫
14.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
A Very Good

QUAIL VALLEY EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
590 Students
👨‍🏫
13.8:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average

ALYSSA FERGUSON EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
640 Students
👨‍🏫
17.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average

SCANLAN OAKS EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
752 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average

SONAL S BHUCHAR EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
703 Students
👨‍🏫
17.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average

DONALD LEONETTI EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
837 Students
👨‍🏫
15.6:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average

JAN SCHIFF EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
827 Students
👨‍🏫
15.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B+ Above Average

PALMER EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
819 Students
👨‍🏫
16.3:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B Good

LAKE OLYMPIA MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,125 Students
👨‍🏫
16.7:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B Good

QUAIL VALLEY MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,042 Students
👨‍🏫
17.1:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B Good

SIENNA CROSSING EL

📚 Pre-K – 05 Elementary
👥
1,048 Students
👨‍🏫
17.1:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B Good

BILLY BAINES MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,320 Students
👨‍🏫
18.1:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
B Good

HIGHTOWER H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,494 Students
👨‍🏫
17.1:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
C+ Average

RONALD THORNTON MIDDLE

📚 06 – 08 Middle
👥
1,695 Students
👨‍🏫
19.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
C+ Average

LAWRENCE E ELKINS H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,718 Students
👨‍🏫
19.4:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
C+ Average

RIDGE POINT H S

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
2,854 Students
👨‍🏫
19.7:1 Class Size
💰
$14,425 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

Traditional school ratings rely heavily on standardized test scores, which often reflect family income more than school quality. Repit takes a different approach.

We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

  • Class Size — Smaller classes mean more individual attention
  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

8 Nearby
C
Ogle School Hair Skin Nails-Stafford
516 students · 8.2 mi
C
Jay's Technical Institute
26 students · 8.4 mi
C
North American University
923 students · 8.9 mi
D
Trend Barber College
11 students · 9.0 mi
D
Ocean Corporation
195 students · 9.8 mi
C
Pearlands Innovative School of Beauty
84 students · 10.3 mi
B
Houston International College Cardiotech Ultrasound School
41 students · 10.8 mi
D
Texas Barber College
588 students · 11.3 mi

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the smart move for investors in Missouri City, TX?

In Missouri City, TX the healthy play is typically careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management. The combination of $398K prices and $2,217/mo rents suits that approach.

How does Missouri City, TX stack up for property investment?

Yes - Missouri City, TX a 3.0/5 investability score. With $398K home prices against $2,217/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

Does Missouri City, TX favor landlords or tenants?

Missouri City, TX operates under TX law, which is landlord-friendly overall for landlords. Expect predictable treatment in typical lease and eviction cases.

Does a duplex house hack pencil in Missouri City, TX?

For house hackers, Missouri City, TX is a challenging. The $2,217/mo rent on a unit helps defray the mortgage on a $398K property.

How expensive is real estate in Missouri City, TX?

The median home value in Missouri City, TX is roughly $398K. That puts it reasonable relative to the TX statewide average.

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