Living in Avondale, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Avondale · Census data 2020–2024
Avondale has 308 residents with a median age of 48.5. The median household income is $53,125 (25% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $164,100, the median rent is $1,337/month.
Avondale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Avondale at a glance
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 48.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,125State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $164,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,337/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Avondale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Avondale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Avondale the median home value is $164,100, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,337 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,336 a month in housing costs.
Avondale median household income
The median household income in Avondale is $53,125 and the income per person is $35,365. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Avondale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 174
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 11.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.00
Avondale demographics
- Population
- 308
- Median age
- 48.5
- Under 18
- 11%
- 65 and older
- 20.8%
- Households
- 154
- Foreign-born
- 3.2%
- Veterans
- 10.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Avondale ›
Education in Avondale
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Avondale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Avondale
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 32.2%
- Drive alone
- 63.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Avondale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avondale | 308 | $53,125 | $164,100 | $1,337 |
| North Kansas City | 4,983 | $49,682 | $197,500 | $1,188 |
| Kansas City | 510,612 | $69,166 | $242,900 | $1,238 |
| Oakwood | 142 | $125,000 | $419,000 | — |
| Oakwood Park | 204 | $101,250 | $206,800 | $1,458 |
| Northmoor | 371 | $82,500 | $183,900 | $1,227 |
| Oakview | 377 | $69,141 | $177,200 | $1,337 |
| Gladstone | 27,207 | $79,271 | $231,500 | $1,088 |
| Claycomo | 1,820 | $49,343 | $169,600 | $1,074 |
More for people moving to Avondale
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What is the median household income in Avondale, MO?
The median household income in Avondale is $53,125, 25% 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 Avondale?
The median home value in Avondale is $164,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Avondale?
The median gross rent in Avondale is $1,337 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Avondale, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Avondale?
The median age in Avondale is 48.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Avondale?
The average commute to work in Avondale is 28 minutes; 32.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Avondale?
The unemployment rate in Avondale is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Avondale?
22.6% of adults in Avondale 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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