Living in Imperial, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Imperial · Census data 2020–2024
Imperial has 5,488 residents with a median age of 36.3. The median household income is $90,028 (27% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $228,700, the median rent is $1,446/month.
Imperial at a glance
- Population
- 5,488
- Median age
- 36.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $90,028State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $228,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,446/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 92.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.4%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Imperial a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Missouri median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Imperial
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Imperial the median home value is $228,700, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,446 per month, which is 24.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,516 a month in housing costs.
Imperial median household income
The median household income in Imperial is $90,028 and the income per person is $33,620. 11.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Imperial: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,960
- Owner-occupied
- 92.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.4%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.99
Imperial demographics
- Population
- 5,488
- Median age
- 36.3
- Under 18
- 28.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.8%
- Households
- 1,835
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Imperial ›
Education in Imperial
21.4% of adults 25 and older in Imperial have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Imperial
- Unemployment rate
- 4.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.9%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Imperial vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial | 5,488 | $90,028 | $228,700 | $1,446 |
| Kimmswick | 112 | $68,750 | $226,800 | $1,250 |
| Barnhart | 5,785 | $95,811 | $229,200 | $1,565 |
| Pevely | 6,055 | $56,000 | $219,600 | $875 |
| Arnold | 20,956 | $78,370 | $220,000 | $1,112 |
| Valmeyer | 1,090 | $94,821 | $223,200 | $1,145 |
| Herculaneum | 5,071 | $93,438 | $234,300 | $1,690 |
| Oakville | 35,333 | $106,362 | $318,600 | $1,091 |
| Crystal City | 4,718 | $72,598 | $185,800 | $1,062 |
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What is the median household income in Imperial, MO?
The median household income in Imperial is $90,028, 27% 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 Imperial?
The median home value in Imperial is $228,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Imperial?
The median gross rent in Imperial is $1,446 per month, about 24.7% of household income.
Is Imperial, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Missouri median; home values about the same as the state median; a poverty rate of 11.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 4.5%.
What is the median age in Imperial?
The median age in Imperial is 36.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Imperial?
The average commute to work in Imperial is 24 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Imperial?
The unemployment rate in Imperial is 4.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Imperial?
21.4% of adults in Imperial 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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