Living in Hayti Heights, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Hayti Heights · Census data 2020–2024
Hayti Heights has 540 residents with a median age of 20.5. The median household income is $20,714 (71% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $63,900, the median rent is $608/month.
Hayti Heights is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Hayti Heights at a glance
- Population
- 540
- Median age
- 20.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $20,714State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $63,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $608/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 19.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.6%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Hayti Heights a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%.
Cons: Median household income 71% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 50.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Hayti Heights
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Hayti Heights the median home value is $63,900, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, which is 37.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $920 a month in housing costs.
Hayti Heights median household income
The median household income in Hayti Heights is $20,714 and the income per person is $9,452. 50.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Hayti Heights: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 282
- Owner-occupied
- 19.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 80.1%
- Vacant
- 34%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.90
34% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Hayti Heights has many vacation and second homes.
Hayti Heights demographics
- Population
- 540
- Median age
- 20.5
- Under 18
- 45.9%
- 65 and older
- 6.3%
- Households
- 186
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Hayti Heights ›
Education in Hayti Heights
4.6% of adults 25 and older in Hayti Heights have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Hayti Heights
- Unemployment rate
- 3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 48.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Hayti Heights vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hayti Heights | 540 | $20,714 | $63,900 | $608 |
| Hayti | 2,090 | $24,881 | $70,400 | $660 |
| Caruthersville | 5,326 | $34,652 | $107,700 | $801 |
| Wardell | 445 | $40,250 | $54,300 | $563 |
| Steele | 1,493 | $54,600 | $119,200 | $707 |
| Cooter | 285 | $46,250 | $73,900 | $663 |
| Holland | 141 | $37,375 | $59,300 | — |
| Portageville | 2,825 | $52,279 | $152,400 | $764 |
| Kennett | 10,196 | $52,500 | $112,000 | $651 |
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What is the median household income in Hayti Heights, MO?
The median household income in Hayti Heights is $20,714, 71% 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 Hayti Heights?
The median home value in Hayti Heights is $63,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Hayti Heights?
The median gross rent in Hayti Heights is $608 per month, about 37.9% of household income.
Is Hayti Heights, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3%. Minuses: median household income 71% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 50.2%.
What is the median age in Hayti Heights?
The median age in Hayti Heights is 20.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Hayti Heights?
The average commute to work in Hayti Heights is 25 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Hayti Heights?
The unemployment rate in Hayti Heights is 3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Hayti Heights?
4.6% of adults in Hayti Heights 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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