Living in Green City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Green City · Census data 2020–2024
Green City has 658 residents with a median age of 40.7. The median household income is $36,300 (49% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $682/month.
Green City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Green City at a glance
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 40.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,300State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $682/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 75.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Green City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 22%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Green City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Green City the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $682 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,272 a month in housing costs.
Green City median household income
The median household income in Green City is $36,300 and the income per person is $23,558. 22% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Green City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 367
- Owner-occupied
- 75.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.8%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1958
- Average household size
- 2.59
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Green City has many vacation and second homes.
Green City demographics
- Population
- 658
- Median age
- 40.7
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 254
- Foreign-born
- 7.3%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Green City ›
Education in Green City
5.7% of adults 25 and older in Green City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Green City
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6%
- Drive alone
- 73.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.7%
Green City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green City | 658 | $36,300 | $106,300 | $682 |
| Green Castle | 332 | $49,688 | $54,600 | $658 |
| Milan | 1,859 | $56,063 | $89,400 | $697 |
| Novinger | 423 | $53,125 | $57,700 | — |
| Unionville | 1,824 | $61,406 | $105,400 | $516 |
| Browning | 224 | $18,594 | $65,000 | $388 |
| Kirksville | 17,563 | $50,071 | $153,900 | $775 |
| Humphreys | 137 | $68,125 | $19,700 | $435 |
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What is the median household income in Green City, MO?
The median household income in Green City is $36,300, 49% 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 City?
The median home value in Green City is $106,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Green City?
The median gross rent in Green City is $682 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Green City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 22%.
What is the median age in Green City?
The median age in Green City is 40.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Green City?
The average commute to work in Green City is 33 minutes; 6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Green City?
The unemployment rate in Green City is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Green City?
5.7% of adults in Green City 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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