Living in Bella Villa, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bella Villa · Census data 2020–2024
Bella Villa has 691 residents with a median age of 41.3. The median household income is $59,583 (16% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $161,800, the median rent is $1,200/month.
Bella Villa is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bella Villa at a glance
- Population
- 691
- Median age
- 41.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $59,583State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $161,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,200/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 83%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.8%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Bella Villa a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 9.4%.
Cons: Median household income 16% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bella Villa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bella Villa the median home value is $161,800, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,200 per month, which is 35.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,179 a month in housing costs.
Bella Villa median household income
The median household income in Bella Villa is $59,583 and the income per person is $33,667. 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Bella Villa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 332
- Owner-occupied
- 83%
- Renter-occupied
- 17%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.22
Bella Villa demographics
- Population
- 691
- Median age
- 41.3
- Under 18
- 20%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 311
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bella Villa ›
Education in Bella Villa
23.8% of adults 25 and older in Bella Villa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bella Villa
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14%
- Drive alone
- 78.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.6%
Bella Villa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bella Villa | 691 | $59,583 | $161,800 | $1,200 |
| Lemay | 16,228 | $60,399 | $152,200 | $881 |
| Wilbur Park | 491 | $91,667 | $204,900 | $1,300 |
| St. George | 1,458 | $68,091 | $161,100 | $833 |
| Affton | 19,052 | $79,539 | $212,400 | $1,015 |
| East Carondelet | 233 | $67,500 | $58,600 | $1,116 |
| Lakeshire | 1,396 | $62,115 | $258,700 | $1,032 |
| Green Park | 2,690 | $79,141 | $238,800 | $992 |
| Mehlville | 29,805 | $67,071 | $218,400 | $1,066 |
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What is the median household income in Bella Villa, MO?
The median household income in Bella Villa is $59,583, 16% 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 Bella Villa?
The median home value in Bella Villa is $161,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Bella Villa?
The median gross rent in Bella Villa is $1,200 per month, about 35.8% of household income.
Is Bella Villa, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%; a poverty rate of 9.4%. Minuses: median household income 16% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Bella Villa?
The median age in Bella Villa is 41.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Bella Villa?
The average commute to work in Bella Villa is 26 minutes; 14% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bella Villa?
The unemployment rate in Bella Villa is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bella Villa?
23.8% of adults in Bella Villa 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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