Living in De Soto, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of De Soto · Census data 2020–2024
De Soto has 6,470 residents with a median age of 31.2. The median household income is $52,500 (26% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $160,700, the median rent is $809/month.
De Soto at a glance
- Population
- 6,470
- Median age
- 31.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,500State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $160,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $809/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 57.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is De Soto a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 30% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in De Soto
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In De Soto the median home value is $160,700, 52% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $809 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,270 a month in housing costs.
De Soto median household income
The median household income in De Soto is $52,500 and the income per person is $27,831. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in De Soto: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,836
- Owner-occupied
- 57.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.1%
- Vacant
- 8.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1966
- Average household size
- 2.39
De Soto demographics
- Population
- 6,470
- Median age
- 31.2
- Under 18
- 26.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.2%
- Households
- 2,606
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of De Soto ›
Education in De Soto
11.5% of adults 25 and older in De Soto have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in De Soto
- Unemployment rate
- 4.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 15.7%
- Drive alone
- 73%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
De Soto vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Soto | 6,470 | $52,500 | $160,700 | $809 |
| Briarwood Estates | 307 | $119,833 | $354,700 | — |
| Summer Set | 1,236 | $98,167 | $238,400 | — |
| Olympian Village | 694 | $57,614 | $157,000 | $1,297 |
| Hillsboro | 3,500 | $77,500 | $221,200 | $973 |
| Raintree Plantation | 2,047 | $77,532 | $315,900 | — |
| Festus | 13,201 | $73,532 | $223,600 | $922 |
| Lake Timberline | 810 | $23,125 | $117,300 | $937 |
| Crystal City | 4,718 | $72,598 | $185,800 | $1,062 |
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What is the median household income in De Soto, MO?
The median household income in De Soto is $52,500, 26% 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 De Soto?
The median home value in De Soto is $160,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in De Soto?
The median gross rent in De Soto is $809 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is De Soto, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 30% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 4.4%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in De Soto?
The median age in De Soto is 31.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in De Soto?
The average commute to work in De Soto is 36 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in De Soto?
The unemployment rate in De Soto is 4.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is De Soto?
11.5% of adults in De Soto 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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