Living in Deerfield, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Deerfield · Census data 2020–2024

Deerfield has 43 residents with a median age of 65.8. The median home value is $113,900.

Deerfield is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Deerfield at a glance

Population
43
Median age
65.8State: 39
Median home value
$113,900State: $230,300
Homeowners
96.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
Average commute
18 min

Is Deerfield a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.

Cons: A poverty rate of 18.6%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Deerfield

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Deerfield the median home value is $113,900, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Deerfield$113,900
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Housing in Deerfield: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
27
Owner-occupied
96.3%
Renter-occupied
3.7%
Vacant
0%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1959
Average household size
1.59

Deerfield demographics

Population
43
Median age
65.8
Under 18
11.6%
65 and older
69.8%
Households
27
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
5.3%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White100%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Deerfield ›

Education in Deerfield

5.3% of adults 25 and older in Deerfield have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Deerfield5.3%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Deerfield

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
18 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
66.7%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88.9%

Deerfield vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Deerfield43—$113,900—
Nevada7,925$42,813$122,700$720
Bronaugh163$52,917$43,600$1,000
Fort Scott7,555$52,159$100,500$755
Walker359$40,417—$663
Sheldon443$41,848$67,500$617
Hume209$58,750$90,000$685

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Living in Deerfield: FAQ

What is the average home price in Deerfield?

The median home value in Deerfield is $113,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

Is Deerfield, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 51% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: a poverty rate of 18.6%.

What is the median age in Deerfield?

The median age in Deerfield is 65.8 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Deerfield?

The average commute to work in Deerfield is 18 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Deerfield?

The unemployment rate in Deerfield is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Deerfield?

5.3% of adults in Deerfield 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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