Living in Dellwood, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Dellwood · Census data 2020–2024
Dellwood has 4,847 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $72,540 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $83,700, the median rent is $1,161/month.
Dellwood at a glance
- Population
- 4,847
- Median age
- 43.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,540State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $83,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,161/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 66.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Dellwood a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 64% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Dellwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dellwood the median home value is $83,700, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,161 per month, which is 22.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,224 a month in housing costs.
Dellwood median household income
The median household income in Dellwood is $72,540 and the income per person is $29,293. 21.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Dellwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,155
- Owner-occupied
- 66.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.4%
- Vacant
- 9.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.49
Dellwood demographics
- Population
- 4,847
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 1,947
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 9.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Dellwood ›
Education in Dellwood
22% of adults 25 and older in Dellwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Dellwood
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9%
- Drive alone
- 82%
- Public transit
- 3.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.6%
Dellwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dellwood | 4,847 | $72,540 | $83,700 | $1,161 |
| Ferguson | 18,213 | $47,524 | $109,900 | $1,119 |
| Castle Point | 2,340 | $37,679 | $62,600 | $1,094 |
| Calverton Park | 1,546 | $68,021 | $128,400 | $1,238 |
| Moline Acres | 2,843 | $55,132 | $90,000 | $1,193 |
| Jennings | 12,918 | $38,984 | $68,800 | $961 |
| Country Club Hills | 854 | $47,519 | $49,200 | $1,132 |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | 10,498 | $49,170 | $99,700 | $1,151 |
| Cool Valley | 1,411 | $53,560 | $102,800 | $992 |
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What is the median household income in Dellwood, MO?
The median household income in Dellwood is $72,540, 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 Dellwood?
The median home value in Dellwood is $83,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Dellwood?
The median gross rent in Dellwood is $1,161 per month, about 22.9% of household income.
Is Dellwood, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 64% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 21.7%.
What is the median age in Dellwood?
The median age in Dellwood is 43.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Dellwood?
The average commute to work in Dellwood is 24 minutes; 9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Dellwood?
The unemployment rate in Dellwood is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Dellwood?
22% of adults in Dellwood 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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