Living in Green Castle, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Green Castle · Census data 2020–2024
Green Castle has 332 residents with a median age of 52.5. The median household income is $49,688 (30% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $54,600, the median rent is $658/month.
Green Castle is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Green Castle at a glance
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 52.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,688State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $54,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $658/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Green Castle a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.8%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Green Castle
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Green Castle the median home value is $54,600, 84% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $658 per month, which is 17.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $550 a month in housing costs.
Green Castle median household income
The median household income in Green Castle is $49,688 and the income per person is $21,596. 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Green Castle: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 149
- Owner-occupied
- 63.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.4%
- Vacant
- 33.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 3.35
33.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Green Castle has many vacation and second homes.
Green Castle demographics
- Population
- 332
- Median age
- 52.5
- Under 18
- 9%
- 65 and older
- 25%
- Households
- 99
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 12.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Green Castle ›
Education in Green Castle
4.6% of adults 25 and older in Green Castle have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Green Castle
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.1%
- Drive alone
- 87.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.8%
Green Castle vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Castle | 332 | $49,688 | $54,600 | $658 |
| Green City | 658 | $36,300 | $106,300 | $682 |
| Novinger | 423 | $53,125 | $57,700 | — |
| Milan | 1,859 | $56,063 | $89,400 | $697 |
| Kirksville | 17,563 | $50,071 | $153,900 | $775 |
| Unionville | 1,824 | $61,406 | $105,400 | $516 |
| Greentop | 331 | $67,614 | $115,300 | $408 |
| Queen City | 650 | $48,884 | $66,900 | $383 |
| Millard | 106 | $77,875 | $83,600 | — |
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What is the median household income in Green Castle, MO?
The median household income in Green Castle is $49,688, 30% 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 Green Castle?
The median home value in Green Castle is $54,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Green Castle?
The median gross rent in Green Castle is $658 per month, about 17.4% of household income.
Is Green Castle, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 7.8%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
What is the median age in Green Castle?
The median age in Green Castle is 52.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Green Castle?
The average commute to work in Green Castle is 25 minutes; 3.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Green Castle?
The unemployment rate in Green Castle is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Green Castle?
4.6% of adults in Green Castle 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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