Living in East Prairie, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Prairie · Census data 2020–2024
East Prairie has 2,902 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $34,637 (51% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $68,400, the median rent is $750/month.
East Prairie at a glance
- Population
- 2,902
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $34,637State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $68,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $750/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 47.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is East Prairie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 51% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in East Prairie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Prairie the median home value is $68,400, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $750 per month, which is 25.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $859 a month in housing costs.
East Prairie median household income
The median household income in East Prairie is $34,637 and the income per person is $21,823. 21.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in East Prairie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,504
- Owner-occupied
- 47.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.5%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.21
East Prairie demographics
- Population
- 2,902
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 26.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.4%
- Households
- 1,298
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Prairie ›
Education in East Prairie
13.6% of adults 25 and older in East Prairie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Prairie
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.7%
- Drive alone
- 82.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.5%
East Prairie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Prairie | 2,902 | $34,637 | $68,400 | $750 |
| Bertrand | 732 | $54,688 | $86,300 | $650 |
| Charleston | 4,482 | $33,952 | $123,700 | $774 |
| Matthews | 561 | $42,695 | $108,400 | $749 |
| Miner | 950 | $52,000 | $131,600 | $713 |
| Diehlstadt | 113 | $46,250 | $73,800 | — |
| Sikeston | 16,320 | $58,915 | $168,800 | $891 |
| Columbus | 223 | $34,706 | $58,500 | — |
| New Madrid | 2,662 | $57,727 | $127,500 | $786 |
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What is the median household income in East Prairie, MO?
The median household income in East Prairie is $34,637, 51% 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 East Prairie?
The median home value in East Prairie is $68,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in East Prairie?
The median gross rent in East Prairie is $750 per month, about 25.7% of household income.
Is East Prairie, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 51% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 21.2%.
What is the median age in East Prairie?
The median age in East Prairie is 39.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in East Prairie?
The average commute to work in East Prairie is 21 minutes; 6.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Prairie?
The unemployment rate in East Prairie is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Prairie?
13.6% of adults in East Prairie 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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