Living in Crystal City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Crystal City · Census data 2020–2024
Crystal City has 4,718 residents with a median age of 43.7. The median household income is $72,598 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $185,800, the median rent is $1,062/month.
Crystal City at a glance
- Population
- 4,718
- Median age
- 43.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,598State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $185,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,062/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Crystal City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Crystal City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Crystal City the median home value is $185,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,062 per month, which is 26.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,254 a month in housing costs.
Crystal City median household income
The median household income in Crystal City is $72,598 and the income per person is $32,757. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Crystal City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,005
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.42
Crystal City demographics
- Population
- 4,718
- Median age
- 43.7
- Under 18
- 20.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.4%
- Households
- 1,845
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Crystal City ›
Education in Crystal City
14.5% of adults 25 and older in Crystal City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Crystal City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.2%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.3%
Crystal City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crystal City | 4,718 | $72,598 | $185,800 | $1,062 |
| Festus | 13,201 | $73,532 | $223,600 | $922 |
| Herculaneum | 5,071 | $93,438 | $234,300 | $1,690 |
| Pevely | 6,055 | $56,000 | $219,600 | $875 |
| Olympian Village | 694 | $57,614 | $157,000 | $1,297 |
| Valmeyer | 1,090 | $94,821 | $223,200 | $1,145 |
| Barnhart | 5,785 | $95,811 | $229,200 | $1,565 |
| Imperial | 5,488 | $90,028 | $228,700 | $1,446 |
| Kimmswick | 112 | $68,750 | $226,800 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Crystal City, MO?
The median household income in Crystal City is $72,598, about the same as 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 Crystal City?
The median home value in Crystal City is $185,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Crystal City?
The median gross rent in Crystal City is $1,062 per month, about 26.6% of household income.
Is Crystal City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 19% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Crystal City?
The median age in Crystal City is 43.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Crystal City?
The average commute to work in Crystal City is 32 minutes; 4.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Crystal City?
The unemployment rate in Crystal City is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Crystal City?
14.5% of adults in Crystal City 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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