Living in Excelsior Springs, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Excelsior Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Excelsior Springs has 10,484 residents with a median age of 35.9. The median household income is $72,609 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $186,800, the median rent is $975/month.
Excelsior Springs at a glance
- Population
- 10,484
- Median age
- 35.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,609State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $186,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $975/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 68.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Excelsior Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Excelsior Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Excelsior Springs the median home value is $186,800, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $975 per month, which is 24.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,415 a month in housing costs.
Excelsior Springs median household income
The median household income in Excelsior Springs is $72,609 and the income per person is $31,334. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Excelsior Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,337
- Owner-occupied
- 68.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.8%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1969
- Average household size
- 2.63
Excelsior Springs demographics
- Population
- 10,484
- Median age
- 35.9
- Under 18
- 23.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.7%
- Households
- 3,814
- Foreign-born
- 4.4%
- Veterans
- 6.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Excelsior Springs ›
Education in Excelsior Springs
17.6% of adults 25 and older in Excelsior Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Excelsior Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.8%
- Drive alone
- 76.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Excelsior Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Springs | 10,484 | $72,609 | $186,800 | $975 |
| Prathersville | 100 | $72,917 | $240,000 | $1,125 |
| Homestead | 146 | $66,250 | $131,300 | $633 |
| Crystal Lakes | 436 | $69,107 | $152,300 | — |
| Excelsior Estates | 239 | $79,844 | $53,500 | $1,305 |
| Wood Heights | 784 | $89,688 | $212,800 | $1,446 |
| Vibbard | 244 | $94,250 | $289,300 | — |
| Kearney | 10,885 | $103,622 | $298,400 | $1,251 |
| Lawson | 2,905 | $65,941 | $186,000 | $1,005 |
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What is the median household income in Excelsior Springs, MO?
The median household income in Excelsior Springs is $72,609, about the same as 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 Excelsior Springs?
The median home value in Excelsior Springs is $186,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Excelsior Springs?
The median gross rent in Excelsior Springs is $975 per month, about 24.8% of household income.
Is Excelsior Springs, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 5%; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Excelsior Springs?
The median age in Excelsior Springs is 35.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Excelsior Springs?
The average commute to work in Excelsior Springs is 22 minutes; 7.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Excelsior Springs?
The unemployment rate in Excelsior Springs is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Excelsior Springs?
17.6% of adults in Excelsior Springs 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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