Living in Gerald, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gerald · Census data 2020–2024
Gerald has 1,368 residents with a median age of 38. The median household income is $61,458 (13% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $150,800, the median rent is $842/month.
Gerald is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Gerald at a glance
- Population
- 1,368
- Median age
- 38State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,458State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $150,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $842/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 58.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Gerald a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Gerald
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gerald the median home value is $150,800, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $842 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,119 a month in housing costs.
Gerald median household income
The median household income in Gerald is $61,458 and the income per person is $31,995. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Gerald: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 581
- Owner-occupied
- 58.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.1%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.54
Gerald demographics
- Population
- 1,368
- Median age
- 38
- Under 18
- 20.4%
- 65 and older
- 14.9%
- Households
- 530
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gerald ›
Education in Gerald
16.2% of adults 25 and older in Gerald have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gerald
- Unemployment rate
- 6.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Gerald vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gerald | 1,368 | $61,458 | $150,800 | $842 |
| Rosebud | 442 | $50,625 | $132,800 | $500 |
| Owensville | 2,806 | $49,149 | $139,800 | $676 |
| Oak Grove Village | 347 | $41,324 | $152,500 | $873 |
| New Haven | 3,302 | $71,306 | $192,400 | $974 |
| Sullivan | 6,310 | $63,370 | $163,200 | $919 |
| West Sullivan | 220 | $61,875 | $150,000 | $1,424 |
| Bland | 476 | $34,423 | $92,400 | $679 |
| Bourbon | 1,636 | $53,533 | $136,800 | $907 |
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What is the median household income in Gerald, MO?
The median household income in Gerald is $61,458, 13% 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 Gerald?
The median home value in Gerald is $150,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Gerald?
The median gross rent in Gerald is $842 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is Gerald, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6.1%; a poverty rate of 14.5%.
What is the median age in Gerald?
The median age in Gerald is 38 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Gerald?
The average commute to work in Gerald is 28 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gerald?
The unemployment rate in Gerald is 6.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gerald?
16.2% of adults in Gerald 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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