Living in Cottleville, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Cottleville · Census data 2020–2024
Cottleville has 5,937 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $131,310 (86% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $435,400, the median rent is $1,624/month.
Cottleville at a glance
- Population
- 5,937
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $131,310State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $435,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,624/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 80.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 53.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Cottleville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2%.
Cons: Home values 89% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Cottleville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Cottleville the median home value is $435,400, 31% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,624 per month, which is 31.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,035 a month in housing costs.
Cottleville median household income
The median household income in Cottleville is $131,310 and the income per person is $67,203. 2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Cottleville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,275
- Owner-occupied
- 80.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.4%
- Vacant
- 3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2012
- Average household size
- 2.69
Cottleville demographics
- Population
- 5,937
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 22%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 2,206
- Foreign-born
- 6.2%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Cottleville ›
Education in Cottleville
53.3% of adults 25 and older in Cottleville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 25.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Cottleville
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.7%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Cottleville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cottleville | 5,937 | $131,310 | $435,400 | $1,624 |
| Weldon Spring | 5,310 | $158,548 | $544,300 | $2,800 |
| Dardenne Prairie | 13,503 | $152,500 | $432,000 | $1,444 |
| St. Peters | 59,092 | $91,637 | $269,900 | $1,321 |
| Weldon Spring Heights | 121 | $143,750 | $447,500 | — |
| O'Fallon | 93,801 | $110,443 | $326,200 | $1,443 |
| Lake St. Louis | 18,066 | $125,693 | $405,900 | $1,588 |
| Chesterfield | 49,574 | $133,037 | $472,500 | $1,644 |
| St. Paul | 3,456 | $159,022 | $443,600 | $975 |
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What is the median household income in Cottleville, MO?
The median household income in Cottleville is $131,310, 86% 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 Cottleville?
The median home value in Cottleville is $435,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Cottleville?
The median gross rent in Cottleville is $1,624 per month, about 31.8% of household income.
Is Cottleville, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2%. Minuses: home values 89% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Cottleville?
The median age in Cottleville is 41.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Cottleville?
The average commute to work in Cottleville is 23 minutes; 13.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Cottleville?
The unemployment rate in Cottleville is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Cottleville?
53.3% of adults in Cottleville 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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