Living in Gladstone, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Gladstone · Census data 2020–2024
Gladstone has 27,207 residents with a median age of 41.9. The median household income is $79,271 (12% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $231,500, the median rent is $1,088/month.
Gladstone at a glance
- Population
- 27,207
- Median age
- 41.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $79,271State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $231,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,088/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Gladstone a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 12% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 11%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Gladstone
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Gladstone the median home value is $231,500, 30% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,088 per month, which is 27.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,570 a month in housing costs.
Gladstone median household income
The median household income in Gladstone is $79,271 and the income per person is $43,839. 11% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Gladstone: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 12,476
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.30
Gladstone demographics
- Population
- 27,207
- Median age
- 41.9
- Under 18
- 20.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 11,765
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 8.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Gladstone ›
Education in Gladstone
31.7% of adults 25 and older in Gladstone have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Gladstone
- Unemployment rate
- 3.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 75.6%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.9%
Gladstone vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gladstone | 27,207 | $79,271 | $231,500 | $1,088 |
| Oakview | 377 | $69,141 | $177,200 | $1,337 |
| Oakwood Park | 204 | $101,250 | $206,800 | $1,458 |
| Oakwood | 142 | $125,000 | $419,000 | — |
| Northmoor | 371 | $82,500 | $183,900 | $1,227 |
| Houston Lake | 271 | $106,875 | $244,000 | $938 |
| Avondale | 308 | $53,125 | $164,100 | $1,337 |
| Pleasant Valley | 2,736 | $75,682 | $202,000 | $1,132 |
| Claycomo | 1,820 | $49,343 | $169,600 | $1,074 |
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What is the median household income in Gladstone, MO?
The median household income in Gladstone is $79,271, 12% 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 Gladstone?
The median home value in Gladstone is $231,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Gladstone?
The median gross rent in Gladstone is $1,088 per month, about 27.6% of household income.
Is Gladstone, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 12% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.3%; a poverty rate of 11%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median.
What is the median age in Gladstone?
The median age in Gladstone is 41.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Gladstone?
The average commute to work in Gladstone is 23 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Gladstone?
The unemployment rate in Gladstone is 3.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Gladstone?
31.7% of adults in Gladstone 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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