Living in Anderson, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Anderson · Census data 2020–2024
Anderson has 2,685 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $53,966 (24% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $116,200, the median rent is $731/month.
Anderson at a glance
- Population
- 2,685
- Median age
- 36State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,966State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $116,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $731/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 52.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Anderson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Anderson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Anderson the median home value is $116,200, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, which is 23.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,166 a month in housing costs.
Anderson median household income
The median household income in Anderson is $53,966 and the income per person is $23,927. 17.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Anderson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,002
- Owner-occupied
- 52.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 47.1%
- Vacant
- 6.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.76
Anderson demographics
- Population
- 2,685
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 24.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 940
- Foreign-born
- 15.9%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Anderson ›
Education in Anderson
12% of adults 25 and older in Anderson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Anderson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.3%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 3.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.8%
Anderson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anderson | 2,685 | $53,966 | $116,200 | $731 |
| Lanagan | 483 | $49,000 | $90,000 | $678 |
| Ginger Blue | 117 | $39,153 | — | — |
| Pineville | 736 | $30,978 | $213,100 | $640 |
| Goodman | 1,092 | $54,250 | $117,200 | $863 |
| Noel | 1,913 | $41,483 | $122,400 | $641 |
| Jane | 292 | $46,250 | $214,300 | $880 |
| Cayuga | 197 | $60,074 | $216,700 | — |
| Sulphur Springs | 499 | $41,324 | $133,300 | $959 |
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What is the median household income in Anderson, MO?
The median household income in Anderson is $53,966, 24% lower 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 Anderson?
The median home value in Anderson is $116,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Anderson?
The median gross rent in Anderson is $731 per month, about 23.6% of household income.
Is Anderson, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 17.7%.
What is the median age in Anderson?
The median age in Anderson is 36 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Anderson?
The average commute to work in Anderson is 20 minutes; 4.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Anderson?
The unemployment rate in Anderson is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Anderson?
12% of adults in Anderson 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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