Living in Edgerton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Edgerton · Census data 2020–2024
Edgerton has 518 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $78,393 (11% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $212,100, the median rent is $642/month.
Edgerton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Edgerton at a glance
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $78,393State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $212,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $642/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Edgerton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Edgerton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Edgerton the median home value is $212,100, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $642 per month, which is 42.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,458 a month in housing costs.
Edgerton median household income
The median household income in Edgerton is $78,393 and the income per person is $39,057. 13.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Edgerton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 213
- Owner-occupied
- 76.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.7%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1968
- Average household size
- 2.50
Edgerton demographics
- Population
- 518
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 207
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 12.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Edgerton ›
Education in Edgerton
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Edgerton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Edgerton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.2%
Edgerton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edgerton | 518 | $78,393 | $212,100 | $642 |
| Trimble | 561 | $65,563 | $197,600 | $909 |
| Camden Point | 401 | $76,250 | $246,300 | $990 |
| Dearborn | 557 | $49,750 | $185,600 | $454 |
| Smithville | 10,705 | $101,165 | $290,600 | $1,323 |
| Gower | 1,799 | $83,750 | $213,200 | $926 |
| Plattsburg | 2,253 | $63,423 | $194,200 | $772 |
| Platte City | 4,824 | $71,498 | $210,800 | $1,226 |
| Tracy | 309 | $75,938 | $270,700 | $737 |
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What is the median household income in Edgerton, MO?
The median household income in Edgerton is $78,393, 11% higher 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 Edgerton?
The median home value in Edgerton is $212,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Edgerton?
The median gross rent in Edgerton is $642 per month, about 42.7% of household income.
Is Edgerton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 36 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%; a poverty rate of 13.1%.
What is the median age in Edgerton?
The median age in Edgerton is 39.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Edgerton?
The average commute to work in Edgerton is 36 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Edgerton?
The unemployment rate in Edgerton is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Edgerton?
11.5% of adults in Edgerton 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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