Living in Darlington, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Darlington · Census data 2020–2024
Darlington has 31 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $43,750 (38% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $21,300.
Darlington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Darlington at a glance
- Population
- 31
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $43,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $21,300State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12%
Is Darlington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 91% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.5%.
Cons: Median household income 38% lower than the Missouri median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Darlington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Darlington the median home value is $21,300, 94% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Darlington median household income
The median household income in Darlington is $43,750 and the income per person is $16,613. 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Darlington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 16
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 31.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1994
- Average household size
- 2.82
31.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Darlington has many vacation and second homes.
Darlington demographics
- Population
- 31
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 6.5%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 11
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Darlington ›
Education in Darlington
12% of adults 25 and older in Darlington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Darlington
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- —State: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.6%
Darlington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Darlington | 31 | $43,750 | $21,300 | — |
| Albany | 1,909 | $44,926 | $101,300 | $550 |
| Stanberry | 1,235 | $62,639 | $98,000 | $852 |
| New Hampton | 213 | $24,615 | $63,600 | $865 |
| King City | 830 | $51,042 | $121,300 | $800 |
| Conception | 202 | $50,417 | $114,100 | — |
| Conception Junction | 217 | $47,500 | $86,700 | $442 |
| Pattonsburg | 225 | $44,000 | $92,500 | $638 |
| Ravenwood | 563 | $60,250 | $69,300 | $719 |
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What is the median household income in Darlington, MO?
The median household income in Darlington is $43,750, 38% 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 Darlington?
The median home value in Darlington is $21,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Darlington, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 91% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 6.5%. Minuses: median household income 38% lower than the Missouri median.
What is the median age in Darlington?
The median age in Darlington is 40.4 years (Missouri: 39).
What is the unemployment rate in Darlington?
The unemployment rate in Darlington is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Darlington?
12% of adults in Darlington 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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