Living in Dudley, Missouri

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

Dudley has 99 residents with a median age of 49.5. The median household income is $50,750 (28% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $190,000, the median rent is $638/month.

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

Dudley at a glance

Population
99
Median age
49.5State: 39
Median household income
$50,750State: $70,702
Median home value
$190,000State: $230,300
Median rent
$638/moState: $1,033
Homeowners
40%
Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
Average commute
13 min

Is Dudley a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.

Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median.

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

Cost of living in Dudley

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Dudley the median home value is $190,000, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, which is 20.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,600 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Dudley$190,000
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Dudley$638
Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Dudley median household income

The median household income in Dudley is $50,750 and the income per person is $33,022. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Dudley$50,750
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Dudley: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
74
Owner-occupied
40%
Renter-occupied
60%
Vacant
18.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1990
Average household size
1.65

Dudley demographics

Population
99
Median age
49.5
Under 18
11.1%
65 and older
10.1%
Households
60
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.9%
Hispanic or Latino9.1%
Black4%
Asian0%

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

Education in Dudley

3.6% of adults 25 and older in Dudley have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Dudley3.6%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Dudley

Unemployment rate
2.7%State: 4%
Average commute
13 minState: 24 min
Work from home
5.7%
Drive alone
48.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
30%
Homes with broadband
90%

Dudley vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Dudley99$50,750$190,000$638
Fisk502$58,125—$513
Dexter7,891$51,701$137,200$765
Bernie1,725$48,438$98,100$768
Bloomfield2,069$41,838$67,100$783
Puxico846$47,500$89,500$635
Essex413$62,536$108,700$694
Malden3,805$40,118$101,300$673
Penermon102$17,625$44,700—

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Living in Dudley: FAQ

What is the median household income in Dudley, MO?

The median household income in Dudley is $50,750, 28% 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 Dudley?

The median home value in Dudley is $190,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

How much is rent in Dudley?

The median gross rent in Dudley is $638 per month, about 20.5% of household income.

Is Dudley, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 13 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median.

What is the median age in Dudley?

The median age in Dudley is 49.5 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Dudley?

The average commute to work in Dudley is 13 minutes; 5.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Dudley?

The unemployment rate in Dudley is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Dudley?

3.6% of adults in Dudley 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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