Living in Appleton City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Appleton City · Census data 2020–2024
Appleton City has 1,221 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $49,036 (31% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $98,200, the median rent is $557/month.
Appleton City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Appleton City at a glance
- Population
- 1,221
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,036State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $98,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $557/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 58%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.2%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Appleton City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.9%.
Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Appleton City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Appleton City the median home value is $98,200, 70% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $557 per month, which is 25.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $896 a month in housing costs.
Appleton City median household income
The median household income in Appleton City is $49,036 and the income per person is $27,269. 10.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Appleton City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 642
- Owner-occupied
- 58%
- Renter-occupied
- 42%
- Vacant
- 14.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.10
Appleton City demographics
- Population
- 1,221
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 29.3%
- Households
- 547
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Appleton City ›
Education in Appleton City
18.2% of adults 25 and older in Appleton City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Appleton City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 74.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Appleton City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appleton City | 1,221 | $49,036 | $98,200 | $557 |
| Montrose | 425 | $61,375 | $92,500 | $905 |
| Rockville | 153 | $35,625 | — | $817 |
| Schell City | 224 | $46,250 | $57,500 | $569 |
| Deepwater | 320 | $29,722 | $81,300 | $686 |
| Lowry City | 618 | $41,250 | $82,200 | $715 |
| Butler | 4,668 | $42,151 | $145,400 | $893 |
| Urich | 469 | $61,042 | $82,100 | $685 |
| Roscoe | 101 | $43,611 | $71,300 | — |
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What is the median household income in Appleton City, MO?
The median household income in Appleton City is $49,036, 31% 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 Appleton City?
The median home value in Appleton City is $98,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Appleton City?
The median gross rent in Appleton City is $557 per month, about 25.1% of household income.
Is Appleton City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 57% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 10.9%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Appleton City?
The median age in Appleton City is 39.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Appleton City?
The average commute to work in Appleton City is 23 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Appleton City?
The unemployment rate in Appleton City is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Appleton City?
18.2% of adults in Appleton City 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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