Living in Houston Lake, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Houston Lake · Census data 2020–2024
Houston Lake has 271 residents with a median age of 45.3. The median household income is $106,875 (51% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $244,000, the median rent is $938/month.
Houston Lake is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Houston Lake at a glance
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 45.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $106,875State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $244,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $938/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 90.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Houston Lake a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 51% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7%.
Cons: Home values 6% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Houston Lake
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Houston Lake the median home value is $244,000, 27% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $938 per month, which is 24.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,475 a month in housing costs.
Houston Lake median household income
The median household income in Houston Lake is $106,875 and the income per person is $52,956. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Houston Lake: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 120
- Owner-occupied
- 90.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.26
Houston Lake demographics
- Population
- 271
- Median age
- 45.3
- Under 18
- 19.2%
- 65 and older
- 24%
- Households
- 120
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Houston Lake ›
Education in Houston Lake
23.6% of adults 25 and older in Houston Lake have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Houston Lake
- Unemployment rate
- 2.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 29.2%
- Drive alone
- 58.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.7%
Houston Lake vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Houston Lake | 271 | $106,875 | $244,000 | $938 |
| Northmoor | 371 | $82,500 | $183,900 | $1,227 |
| Riverside | 4,276 | $52,006 | $411,300 | $959 |
| Oakwood Park | 204 | $101,250 | $206,800 | $1,458 |
| Oakwood | 142 | $125,000 | $419,000 | — |
| Oakview | 377 | $69,141 | $177,200 | $1,337 |
| Lake Waukomis | 1,170 | $128,702 | $432,300 | — |
| Platte Woods | 532 | $131,458 | $334,400 | $1,809 |
| Gladstone | 27,207 | $79,271 | $231,500 | $1,088 |
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What is the median household income in Houston Lake, MO?
The median household income in Houston Lake is $106,875, 51% higher 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 Houston Lake?
The median home value in Houston Lake is $244,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Houston Lake?
The median gross rent in Houston Lake is $938 per month, about 24.5% of household income.
Is Houston Lake, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 51% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.1%; a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: home values 6% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Houston Lake?
The median age in Houston Lake is 45.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Houston Lake?
The average commute to work in Houston Lake is 18 minutes; 29.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Houston Lake?
The unemployment rate in Houston Lake is 2.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Houston Lake?
23.6% of adults in Houston Lake 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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