Living in Greendale, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Greendale · Census data 2020–2024
Greendale has 794 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $56,500 (20% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $115,400, the median rent is $1,375/month.
Greendale is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Greendale at a glance
- Population
- 794
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,500State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $115,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,375/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 90.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.5%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Greendale a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 40.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Greendale
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Greendale the median home value is $115,400, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,375 per month, which is 32.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,332 a month in housing costs.
Greendale median household income
The median household income in Greendale is $56,500 and the income per person is $32,779. 40.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Greendale: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 406
- Owner-occupied
- 90.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.9%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.18
Greendale demographics
- Population
- 794
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 22.9%
- 65 and older
- 21.3%
- Households
- 364
- Foreign-born
- 6.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Greendale ›
Education in Greendale
36.5% of adults 25 and older in Greendale have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 14.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Greendale
- Unemployment rate
- 9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 24.8%
- Drive alone
- 63.1%
- Public transit
- 4.5%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Greendale vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greendale | 794 | $56,500 | $115,400 | $1,375 |
| Bel-Nor | 1,556 | $110,667 | $218,000 | $1,011 |
| Hanley Hills | 2,178 | $52,828 | $73,300 | $1,202 |
| Pagedale | 2,531 | $31,250 | $75,200 | $965 |
| Velda City | 1,158 | $37,105 | $49,500 | $1,218 |
| Normandy | 4,239 | $29,379 | $87,300 | $1,002 |
| Beverly Hills | 488 | $47,381 | $70,900 | $1,156 |
| Bellerive Acres | 288 | $138,438 | $329,300 | — |
| Velda Village Hills | 858 | $45,000 | $51,200 | $1,137 |
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What is the median household income in Greendale, MO?
The median household income in Greendale is $56,500, 20% 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 Greendale?
The median home value in Greendale is $115,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Greendale?
The median gross rent in Greendale is $1,375 per month, about 32.5% of household income.
Is Greendale, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 9%; a poverty rate of 40.8%.
What is the median age in Greendale?
The median age in Greendale is 41.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Greendale?
The average commute to work in Greendale is 21 minutes; 24.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Greendale?
The unemployment rate in Greendale is 9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Greendale?
36.5% of adults in Greendale 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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