Living in Ferguson, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ferguson · Census data 2020–2024
Ferguson has 18,213 residents with a median age of 34.5. The median household income is $47,524 (33% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $109,900, the median rent is $1,119/month.
Ferguson at a glance
- Population
- 18,213
- Median age
- 34.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,524State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $109,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,119/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ferguson a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 52% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ferguson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ferguson the median home value is $109,900, 67% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,119 per month, which is 36.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,273 a month in housing costs.
Ferguson median household income
The median household income in Ferguson is $47,524 and the income per person is $28,842. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ferguson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,335
- Owner-occupied
- 48.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.8%
- Vacant
- 13.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1957
- Average household size
- 2.23
Ferguson demographics
- Population
- 18,213
- Median age
- 34.5
- Under 18
- 26.1%
- 65 and older
- 14.1%
- Households
- 8,097
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ferguson ›
Education in Ferguson
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Ferguson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ferguson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.8%
- Drive alone
- 69%
- Public transit
- 6.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
Ferguson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferguson | 18,213 | $47,524 | $109,900 | $1,119 |
| Dellwood | 4,847 | $72,540 | $83,700 | $1,161 |
| Calverton Park | 1,546 | $68,021 | $128,400 | $1,238 |
| Cool Valley | 1,411 | $53,560 | $102,800 | $992 |
| Kinloch | 322 | $44,688 | $84,800 | $878 |
| Berkeley | 8,123 | $44,265 | $82,300 | $1,074 |
| Country Club Hills | 854 | $47,519 | $49,200 | $1,132 |
| Norwood Court | 797 | $42,882 | $87,000 | $877 |
| Jennings | 12,918 | $38,984 | $68,800 | $961 |
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What is the median household income in Ferguson, MO?
The median household income in Ferguson is $47,524, 33% 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 Ferguson?
The median home value in Ferguson is $109,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ferguson?
The median gross rent in Ferguson is $1,119 per month, about 36.8% of household income.
Is Ferguson, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 52% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.9%; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Ferguson?
The median age in Ferguson is 34.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ferguson?
The average commute to work in Ferguson is 24 minutes; 16.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ferguson?
The unemployment rate in Ferguson is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ferguson?
21.3% of adults in Ferguson 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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