Living in Duquesne, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duquesne · Census data 2020–2024
Duquesne has 2,257 residents with a median age of 34.4. The median household income is $54,135 (23% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $184,200, the median rent is $862/month.
Duquesne at a glance
- Population
- 2,257
- Median age
- 34.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,135State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $184,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $862/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 51.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.9%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Duquesne a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Duquesne
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Duquesne the median home value is $184,200, 45% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $862 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,211 a month in housing costs.
Duquesne median household income
The median household income in Duquesne is $54,135 and the income per person is $29,490. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Duquesne: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,055
- Owner-occupied
- 51.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.8%
- Vacant
- 3.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2005
- Average household size
- 2.21
Duquesne demographics
- Population
- 2,257
- Median age
- 34.4
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.2%
- Households
- 1,019
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duquesne ›
Education in Duquesne
26.9% of adults 25 and older in Duquesne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duquesne
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 2.8%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 90%
Duquesne vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duquesne | 2,257 | $54,135 | $184,200 | $862 |
| Joplin | 52,593 | $52,097 | $168,300 | $962 |
| Duenweg | 1,918 | $63,375 | $128,900 | $987 |
| Saginaw | 332 | $58,269 | $173,100 | $1,097 |
| Leawood | 512 | $97,813 | $251,900 | — |
| Shoal Creek Estates | 218 | $81,250 | $445,500 | — |
| Shoal Creek Drive | 485 | $99,583 | $136,300 | — |
| Redings Mill | 107 | $72,500 | $165,600 | $688 |
| Webb City | 13,221 | $65,469 | $169,100 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Duquesne, MO?
The median household income in Duquesne is $54,135, 23% 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 Duquesne?
The median home value in Duquesne is $184,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Duquesne?
The median gross rent in Duquesne is $862 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Duquesne, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 20% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14.2%.
What is the median age in Duquesne?
The median age in Duquesne is 34.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Duquesne?
The average commute to work in Duquesne is 14 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duquesne?
The unemployment rate in Duquesne is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duquesne?
26.9% of adults in Duquesne 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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