Living in Fidelity, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Fidelity · Census data 2020–2024
Fidelity has 353 residents with a median age of 45.1. The median household income is $83,750 (18% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $166,300, the median rent is $740/month.
Fidelity is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Fidelity at a glance
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 45.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $166,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $740/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.4%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Fidelity a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Missouri median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Fidelity
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Fidelity the median home value is $166,300, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, which is 9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,375 a month in housing costs.
Fidelity median household income
The median household income in Fidelity is $83,750 and the income per person is $25,610. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Fidelity: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 14.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1981
- Average household size
- 2.92
Fidelity demographics
- Population
- 353
- Median age
- 45.1
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 25.8%
- Households
- 121
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Fidelity ›
Education in Fidelity
3.4% of adults 25 and older in Fidelity have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Fidelity
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Drive alone
- 86.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.7%
Fidelity vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity | 353 | $83,750 | $166,300 | $740 |
| Carthage | 15,574 | $51,328 | $146,800 | $975 |
| Duenweg | 1,918 | $63,375 | $128,900 | $987 |
| Diamond | 914 | $73,587 | $141,400 | $863 |
| Brooklyn Heights | 106 | $73,750 | $133,100 | — |
| Duquesne | 2,257 | $54,135 | $184,200 | $862 |
| Reeds | 208 | $35,750 | $114,600 | — |
| Carterville | 2,074 | $58,849 | $97,600 | $796 |
| Webb City | 13,221 | $65,469 | $169,100 | $1,008 |
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What is the median household income in Fidelity, MO?
The median household income in Fidelity is $83,750, 18% 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 Fidelity?
The median home value in Fidelity is $166,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Fidelity?
The median gross rent in Fidelity is $740 per month, about 9% of household income.
Is Fidelity, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Missouri median; home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 0.6%; a poverty rate of 9.2%.
What is the median age in Fidelity?
The median age in Fidelity is 45.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Fidelity?
The average commute to work in Fidelity is 19 minutes; 4.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Fidelity?
The unemployment rate in Fidelity is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Fidelity?
3.4% of adults in Fidelity 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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