Living in Amazonia, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Amazonia · Census data 2020–2024
Amazonia has 286 residents with a median age of 30.5. The median household income is $79,500 (12% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $82,700.
Amazonia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Amazonia at a glance
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 30.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,500State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $82,700State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 86.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Amazonia a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Missouri median; home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.9%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Amazonia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Amazonia the median home value is $82,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,104 a month in housing costs.
Amazonia median household income
The median household income in Amazonia is $79,500 and the income per person is $32,213. 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Amazonia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 89
- Owner-occupied
- 86.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.4%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 3.49
Amazonia demographics
- Population
- 286
- Median age
- 30.5
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 82
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Amazonia ›
Education in Amazonia
3.7% of adults 25 and older in Amazonia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Amazonia
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 75.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Amazonia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazonia | 286 | $79,500 | $82,700 | — |
| Country Club | 2,935 | $81,042 | $205,000 | $1,129 |
| Savannah | 5,053 | $62,535 | $161,500 | $852 |
| Wathena | 1,554 | $87,222 | $161,800 | $428 |
| Elwood | 1,049 | $62,266 | $88,000 | $839 |
| St. Joseph | 71,236 | $57,956 | $154,200 | $898 |
| Rosendale | 130 | $79,375 | $31,900 | — |
| Cosby | 130 | $57,917 | $106,300 | $778 |
| Troy | 824 | $52,232 | $108,100 | $752 |
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Amazonia ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Amazonia: FAQ
What is the median household income in Amazonia, MO?
The median household income in Amazonia is $79,500, 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 Amazonia?
The median home value in Amazonia is $82,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Amazonia, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Missouri median; home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 4.9%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Amazonia?
The median age in Amazonia is 30.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Amazonia?
The average commute to work in Amazonia is 28 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Amazonia?
The unemployment rate in Amazonia is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Amazonia?
3.7% of adults in Amazonia 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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