Living in Conway, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Conway · Census data 2020–2024
Conway has 732 residents with a median age of 37.4. The median household income is $34,519 (51% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $94,000, the median rent is $826/month.
Conway is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Conway at a glance
- Population
- 732
- Median age
- 37.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $34,519State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $94,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $826/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.1%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Conway a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Conway
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Conway the median home value is $94,000, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $826 per month, which is 27.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $957 a month in housing costs.
Conway median household income
The median household income in Conway is $34,519 and the income per person is $20,767. 18.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Conway: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 349
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 6.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.25
Conway demographics
- Population
- 732
- Median age
- 37.4
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 326
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Conway ›
Education in Conway
9.1% of adults 25 and older in Conway have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Conway
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 71.8%
Conway vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conway | 732 | $34,519 | $94,000 | $826 |
| Niangua | 537 | $45,179 | $105,400 | $693 |
| Marshfield | 7,696 | $67,642 | $204,700 | $710 |
| Lebanon | 15,270 | $48,359 | $158,800 | $809 |
| Bennett Springs | 135 | $76,650 | — | — |
| Buffalo | 3,417 | $39,896 | $141,800 | $627 |
| Fair Grove | 1,717 | $74,514 | $214,300 | $927 |
| Strafford | 2,672 | $64,750 | $169,400 | $863 |
| Diggins | 269 | $76,667 | $170,800 | $640 |
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What is the median household income in Conway, MO?
The median household income in Conway is $34,519, 51% 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 Conway?
The median home value in Conway is $94,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Conway?
The median gross rent in Conway is $826 per month, about 27.9% of household income.
Is Conway, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.4%.
What is the median age in Conway?
The median age in Conway is 37.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Conway?
The average commute to work in Conway is 26 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Conway?
The unemployment rate in Conway is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Conway?
9.1% of adults in Conway 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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