Living in Affton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Affton · Census data 2020–2024
Affton has 19,052 residents with a median age of 42. The median household income is $79,539 (12% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $212,400, the median rent is $1,015/month.
Affton at a glance
- Population
- 19,052
- Median age
- 42State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,539State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $212,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,015/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Affton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Affton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Affton the median home value is $212,400, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,015 per month, which is 23.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,498 a month in housing costs.
Affton median household income
The median household income in Affton is $79,539 and the income per person is $47,243. 6.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Affton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,092
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.19
Affton demographics
- Population
- 19,052
- Median age
- 42
- Under 18
- 17.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 8,695
- Foreign-born
- 11%
- Veterans
- 7.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Affton ›
Education in Affton
36.6% of adults 25 and older in Affton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Affton
- Unemployment rate
- 1.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.1%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Affton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affton | 19,052 | $79,539 | $212,400 | $1,015 |
| Lakeshire | 1,396 | $62,115 | $258,700 | $1,032 |
| Wilbur Park | 491 | $91,667 | $204,900 | $1,300 |
| St. George | 1,458 | $68,091 | $161,100 | $833 |
| Marlborough | 2,157 | $50,300 | $191,600 | $990 |
| Grantwood Village | 1,058 | $153,947 | $535,300 | — |
| Green Park | 2,690 | $79,141 | $238,800 | $992 |
| Bella Villa | 691 | $59,583 | $161,800 | $1,200 |
| Lemay | 16,228 | $60,399 | $152,200 | $881 |
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What is the median household income in Affton, MO?
The median household income in Affton is $79,539, 12% higher than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Affton?
The median home value in Affton is $212,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Affton?
The median gross rent in Affton is $1,015 per month, about 23.2% of household income.
Is Affton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 1.5%; a poverty rate of 6.6%.
What is the median age in Affton?
The median age in Affton is 42 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Affton?
The average commute to work in Affton is 24 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Affton?
The unemployment rate in Affton is 1.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Affton?
36.6% of adults in Affton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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