Living in Guilford, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Guilford · Census data 2020–2024
Guilford has 77 residents with a median age of 37.8. The median home value is $26,800.
Guilford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Guilford at a glance
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 37.8State: 39
- Median home value
- $26,800State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 97.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Guilford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 88% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 17.1%; a poverty rate of 26%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Guilford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Guilford the median home value is $26,800, 92% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $560 a month in housing costs.
Housing in Guilford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 43
- Owner-occupied
- 97.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 2.8%
- Vacant
- 16.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 2.14
Guilford demographics
- Population
- 77
- Median age
- 37.8
- Under 18
- 16.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 36
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Guilford ›
Education in Guilford
30.4% of adults 25 and older in Guilford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Guilford
- Unemployment rate
- 17.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.1%
- Public transit
- 5.9%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.1%
Guilford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford | 77 | — | $26,800 | — |
| Barnard | 186 | $26,033 | $69,400 | $377 |
| Conception | 202 | $50,417 | $114,100 | — |
| Bolckow | 197 | $48,750 | $86,100 | $550 |
| Conception Junction | 217 | $47,500 | $86,700 | $442 |
| Rosendale | 130 | $79,375 | $31,900 | — |
| Stanberry | 1,235 | $62,639 | $98,000 | $852 |
| Ravenwood | 563 | $60,250 | $69,300 | $719 |
| King City | 830 | $51,042 | $121,300 | $800 |
More for people moving to Guilford
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What is the average home price in Guilford?
The median home value in Guilford is $26,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Guilford, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 88% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 31 minutes; unemployment of 17.1%; a poverty rate of 26%.
What is the median age in Guilford?
The median age in Guilford is 37.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Guilford?
The average commute to work in Guilford is 31 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Guilford?
The unemployment rate in Guilford is 17.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Guilford?
30.4% of adults in Guilford 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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