Living in Battlefield, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Battlefield · Census data 2020–2024
Battlefield has 6,165 residents with a median age of 41.8. The median household income is $94,542 (34% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $255,600, the median rent is $1,042/month.
Battlefield at a glance
- Population
- 6,165
- Median age
- 41.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $94,542State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $255,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.7%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Battlefield a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 34% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Battlefield
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Battlefield the median home value is $255,600, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,401 a month in housing costs.
Battlefield median household income
The median household income in Battlefield is $94,542 and the income per person is $41,540. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Battlefield: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,599
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.43
Battlefield demographics
- Population
- 6,165
- Median age
- 41.8
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 19.5%
- Households
- 2,535
- Foreign-born
- 2.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Battlefield ›
Education in Battlefield
43.7% of adults 25 and older in Battlefield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 17.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Battlefield
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.4%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Battlefield vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battlefield | 6,165 | $94,542 | $255,600 | $1,042 |
| Republic | 19,829 | $65,729 | $211,500 | $1,123 |
| Nixa | 24,836 | $83,385 | $258,700 | $1,083 |
| Springfield | 169,954 | $49,311 | $177,700 | $964 |
| Fremont Hills | 1,574 | $171,250 | $461,800 | $963 |
| Clever | 3,030 | $78,366 | $200,000 | $1,151 |
| Ozark | 22,417 | $74,182 | $254,800 | $1,097 |
| Billings | 844 | $47,344 | $174,700 | $850 |
| Willard | 6,488 | $84,600 | $212,900 | $984 |
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What is the median household income in Battlefield, MO?
The median household income in Battlefield is $94,542, 34% 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 Battlefield?
The median home value in Battlefield is $255,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Battlefield?
The median gross rent in Battlefield is $1,042 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Battlefield, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 34% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 4.3%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Battlefield?
The median age in Battlefield is 41.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Battlefield?
The average commute to work in Battlefield is 22 minutes; 17.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Battlefield?
The unemployment rate in Battlefield is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Battlefield?
43.7% of adults in Battlefield 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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