Living in Downing, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Downing · Census data 2020–2024
Downing has 277 residents with a median age of 48.6. The median household income is $32,308 (54% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $79,200, the median rent is $361/month.
Downing is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Downing at a glance
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 48.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $32,308State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $79,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $361/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 69.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Downing a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 11.6%.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Downing
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Downing the median home value is $79,200, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $361 per month, which is 25.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $950 a month in housing costs.
Downing median household income
The median household income in Downing is $32,308 and the income per person is $24,738. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Downing: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 69.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.1%
- Vacant
- 35.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1954
- Average household size
- 2.04
35.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Downing has many vacation and second homes.
Downing demographics
- Population
- 277
- Median age
- 48.6
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 136
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Downing ›
Education in Downing
9.2% of adults 25 and older in Downing have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Downing
- Unemployment rate
- 2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 62.5%
Downing vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Downing | 277 | $32,308 | $79,200 | $361 |
| Lancaster | 742 | $49,444 | $154,800 | $349 |
| Memphis | 1,782 | $55,125 | $132,800 | $471 |
| Glenwood | 205 | $90,625 | $68,000 | — |
| Queen City | 650 | $48,884 | $66,900 | $383 |
| Greentop | 331 | $67,614 | $115,300 | $408 |
| Pulaski | 403 | $73,438 | $102,600 | $747 |
| Milton | 493 | $51,500 | $61,400 | $617 |
| Bloomfield | 2,742 | $60,769 | $132,000 | $951 |
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What is the median household income in Downing, MO?
The median household income in Downing is $32,308, 54% 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 Downing?
The median home value in Downing is $79,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Downing?
The median gross rent in Downing is $361 per month, about 25.9% of household income.
Is Downing, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2%; a poverty rate of 11.6%. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
What is the median age in Downing?
The median age in Downing is 48.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Downing?
The average commute to work in Downing is 26 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Downing?
The unemployment rate in Downing is 2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Downing?
9.2% of adults in Downing 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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