Missouri City's slogan is "Show Me City". They live up to their motto in more ways than one. Diversity is the most significant way they showcase favorable characteristics for a city. In fact, Rice University completed a study that proves Missouri City has more diversity than Houston. This is significant because Houston is the fourth most populous city in the nation. Missouri City's population of only 68,000 ranges greatly racially, culturally, economically and socially. This diversity creates endless opportunities for each and every resident, and that is the goal every city in the world should strive for.

Another characteristic a city should have is a caring community. Here in Missouri City, your neighbors and the familiar faces you see around town are more than just fellow residents; they are your friends. You will get to know people by name and you will form many lifelong friendships. Friendships are formed all throughout the community.

Parents and their kids form multiple friendships with other parents and students within the Fort Bend Independent School District and Houston Independent School District. These friendships will last throughout their educationally challenging years and extend beyond the school walls. You might meet your new best friend at The Community Center while working out in the weight and fitness rooms or while taking a Line Dancing or Fencing class. Bonds will be formed between teammates while your children participate in the multiple sports leagues offered. While watching their games or practices at the Sta-Mo Sports Complex, you will find yourself chatting away with the other parents and watch your kids compete together for years to come.

This community encourages everyone to get involved. There are multiple ways you can volunteer and help keep Missouri City the great place it already is. A lot of the residents join forces with the Police and Fire Auxiliary Response team to save lives and keep Missouri City safe. Stay involved by attending the city-wide events. Summer Fun is hosted in Community Park. Take part in a day of playing games, jamming to music, jumping in a foam pit, zooming down the slip-n-slide and throwing water balloons! Or just spend any ordinary day at one of the twenty parks. You can do everything from fishing, launch your boat or kayak, climb on the playscape, play on the multiple sports fields and courts including sand volleyball, barbeque on the grills, or cool off under the shaded benches and pavilions. You can even enter the Parks Photo Contest by submitting a photo that captures one of your many park adventures. Throughout the parks you will see benches and trees with designated plaques. These represent the lives of people's late loved ones. This is just one way you can forever leave your mark on the city, and also a way the city honors its residents.

The newest addition to Missouri City is the Recreation & Tennis Center. Here you can not only play tennis or attend your usual workout classes, but they also have classes and games for bike spinning, wheelchair tennis and basketball, photography, crafts, cheer and more. Another entertaining amenity is the Star Cinema Grill where you enjoy the latest movies while chowing down on a menu that expands far beyond popcorn.

Missouri City is the epitome of cities. This city really does "show" people what a city should consist of. If you are considering moving, check out the new home listings for this "Show Me City" at the highly recommendable New Home Source.