Living in Berger, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Berger · Census data 2020–2024
Berger has 169 residents with a median age of 43.4. The median household income is $55,938 (21% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $96,300, the median rent is $883/month.
Berger is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Berger at a glance
- Population
- 169
- Median age
- 43.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,938State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $96,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $883/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 79%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.5%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Berger a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Berger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Berger the median home value is $96,300, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $883 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,047 a month in housing costs.
Berger median household income
The median household income in Berger is $55,938 and the income per person is $28,346. 19.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Berger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 98
- Owner-occupied
- 79%
- Renter-occupied
- 21%
- Vacant
- 17.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.09
Berger demographics
- Population
- 169
- Median age
- 43.4
- Under 18
- 19.5%
- 65 and older
- 16.6%
- Households
- 81
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Berger ›
Education in Berger
16.5% of adults 25 and older in Berger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Berger
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Drive alone
- 87%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Berger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berger | 169 | $55,938 | $96,300 | $883 |
| Hermann | 2,290 | $61,979 | $191,300 | $721 |
| New Haven | 3,302 | $71,306 | $192,400 | $974 |
| Rhineland | 165 | $95,625 | $170,500 | $688 |
| Big Spring | 140 | $100,500 | $210,000 | — |
| Gasconade | 306 | $43,750 | $66,300 | — |
| Jonesburg | 806 | $74,821 | $174,200 | $912 |
| High Hill | 238 | $63,750 | $123,800 | $538 |
| Warrenton | 9,066 | $61,031 | $204,800 | $964 |
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What is the median household income in Berger, MO?
The median household income in Berger is $55,938, 21% 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 Berger?
The median home value in Berger is $96,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Berger?
The median gross rent in Berger is $883 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Berger, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 19.1%.
What is the median age in Berger?
The median age in Berger is 43.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Berger?
The average commute to work in Berger is 23 minutes; 7.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Berger?
The unemployment rate in Berger is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Berger?
16.5% of adults in Berger 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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