Living in Desloge, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Desloge · Census data 2020–2024
Desloge has 4,863 residents with a median age of 38.1. The median household income is $60,820 (14% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $127,500, the median rent is $636/month.
Desloge at a glance
- Population
- 4,863
- Median age
- 38.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $60,820State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $127,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $636/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.5%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Desloge a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Desloge
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Desloge the median home value is $127,500, 62% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $636 per month, which is 21.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,129 a month in housing costs.
Desloge median household income
The median household income in Desloge is $60,820 and the income per person is $28,746. 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Desloge: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,437
- Owner-occupied
- 76.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.8%
- Vacant
- 18.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.42
Desloge demographics
- Population
- 4,863
- Median age
- 38.1
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 19.9%
- Households
- 1,977
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Desloge ›
Education in Desloge
13.5% of adults 25 and older in Desloge have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Desloge
- Unemployment rate
- 3.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 79.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.1%
Desloge vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desloge | 4,863 | $60,820 | $127,500 | $636 |
| Bonne Terre | 6,683 | $46,179 | $153,000 | $641 |
| Leadington | 901 | $37,938 | $169,600 | $790 |
| Leadwood | 1,354 | $44,783 | $63,200 | $896 |
| Park Hills | 8,678 | $52,563 | $131,300 | $790 |
| Terre du Lac | 2,516 | $86,019 | $199,300 | — |
| Farmington | 18,282 | $53,729 | $196,500 | $855 |
| Irondale | 622 | $37,368 | $99,300 | $1,025 |
| Lake Timberline | 810 | $23,125 | $117,300 | $937 |
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What is the median household income in Desloge, MO?
The median household income in Desloge is $60,820, 14% 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 Desloge?
The median home value in Desloge is $127,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Desloge?
The median gross rent in Desloge is $636 per month, about 21.5% of household income.
Is Desloge, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 45% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.5%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 15.7%.
What is the median age in Desloge?
The median age in Desloge is 38.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Desloge?
The average commute to work in Desloge is 19 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Desloge?
The unemployment rate in Desloge is 3.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Desloge?
13.5% of adults in Desloge 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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