Daylight through the yearLongest day (Jun 21): 14 h 3 min6:22 am – 8:25 pmShortest day (Dec 21): 10 h 15 min7:12 am – 5:27 pm
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People16,513 residentsin the ZIP code areaMedian age 40.35,637 householdsMedian household income $68,470Median home value $191,800Median rent $1,338 a month68% of homes owner-occupiedMedian property tax $2,577 a yearSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Work and commuting6.1% unemployment rate63% of adults are in the labour force, 7,914 employedMain industries: education and health care 19%, professional and business services 14%, construction 12%Average commute 26 minutes78% drive alone, 11% car-pool, 9% work from homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
Education and languages15% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher63% finished high school, 5% hold a graduate degreeLanguages at home: English only 41%, Spanish 55%, other Indo-European languages 1%28% speak English less than very wellSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024, ZIP area
ClimateWarmest month July: highs 95°F, lows 76°FColdest month January: highs 64°F, lows 45°F50 in of rain a year, on about 63 dayswettest month AugustSnow is rare112 days above 90°F, 10 nights below freezing in a typical yearSource: NOAA 1991-2020 Climate Normals, Houston Sugarland Mem station, 10 mi away; snow from Houston-westbury
Nearby landmarksHouston Community College - Missouri City Campuscollege · 2.8 miHouston Community College - Stafford Campuscollege · 4.3 miClear Lakelake · 8.4 miHouston Fishing Club Lakelake · 5.5 miBrooks, Cleveland and Char Lakesreservoir · 8.5 miOyster Creek Channel Reservoirreservoir · 9.7 miSource: USGS Geographic Names Information System
Parks and public landsBlue Ridge Parkpark · within reach · 287 acresHaviland Parkpark · 1.3 miBrazos Bend State Parkstate park · 16.4 mi · 5,298 acresSheldon Lake State Park & Environmental Learning Centerstate park · 24.5 mi · 2,654 acresJohn Paul's Landingpublic land · 26.4 mi · 862 acresKaminski Parkstate park · 29.9 miSource: USGS Protected Areas Database (PAD-US)
EarthquakesNone of magnitude 3 or more within 50 miles since 1970Source: USGS Earthquake Catalog
Natural hazardsOverall risk Very HighHarris County, TX, compared with all US countiesHigher-risk hazardsHurricane Very HighTornado Very HighRiver flooding Very HighCold wave Very HighSource: FEMA National Risk Index (county level)
Air quality11% of days had good air in 202540 of 365 days measured287 moderate, 28 unhealthy for sensitive groups, 10 unhealthy daysMedian index 62, worst day 172main pollutant: fine particles (PM2.5)Source: US EPA Air Quality Index, Harris County monitors, TX
Internet at home90% of households have a broadband subscription70% have cable, fibre or DSL17% rely on a mobile data plan alone9% have no internet at homeSource: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Drinking waterCity of Houstonserves 2,970,543 people from surface water1 health-based violation since 2021latest May 2025: surface water treatment, treatment techniqueSource: US EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, largest system serving the town
Elevation60 ft18 m above sea levelSource: USGS 3D Elevation Program
Local servicesHospitalMemorial Hermann Southwest Hospital5.5 miPost officeWestbury Post Office2.2 miTown hallMissouri City City Hall2.8 miPoliceHouston Police Department - Southwest Division2.0 miFire stationHouston Fire Department Station 591.3 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
SchoolsWithin 2 mi12 schools9 elementary, 1 middle, 2 otherElementaryJean Hines Caldwell Elementary Schoolunder a mileElementaryWindsor Village Vanguard Magnet Elementary Schoolunder a mileElementaryFondren Elementary Schoolunder a mileCollegeHouston Community College - Missouri City Campus2.8 miSource: USGS National Structures Dataset
Getting aroundAirportWilliam P. Hobby Airport HOU13 miInterstateI-6104.5 miUS highwayUS 90 Alt2.1 miAmtrakAmtrak Station HOS12 miLight railFannin South Stn SBMETRO6.2 miCoachManvel ChevronGreyhound11 miSources: OurAirports; US Census Bureau TIGER roads; Bureau of Transportation Statistics NTAD
Distances in these cards are measured from the centre of the 77085 ZIP area.