Living in King City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of King City · Census data 2020–2024
King City has 830 residents with a median age of 35.8. The median household income is $51,042 (28% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $121,300, the median rent is $800/month.
King City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
King City at a glance
- Population
- 830
- Median age
- 35.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,042State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $121,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $800/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 68.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.2%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is King City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in King City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In King City the median home value is $121,300, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $800 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,205 a month in housing costs.
King City median household income
The median household income in King City is $51,042 and the income per person is $25,630. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in King City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 366
- Owner-occupied
- 68.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.6%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.54
King City demographics
- Population
- 830
- Median age
- 35.8
- Under 18
- 27%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 316
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 4.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of King City ›
Education in King City
22.2% of adults 25 and older in King City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in King City
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 5.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 81%
King City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King City | 830 | $51,042 | $121,300 | $800 |
| Union Star | 559 | $61,299 | $105,700 | $913 |
| Stanberry | 1,235 | $62,639 | $98,000 | $852 |
| Maysville | 947 | $44,271 | $154,000 | $675 |
| Cosby | 130 | $57,917 | $106,300 | $778 |
| Conception | 202 | $50,417 | $114,100 | — |
| Rosendale | 130 | $79,375 | $31,900 | — |
| Bolckow | 197 | $48,750 | $86,100 | $550 |
| Clarksdale | 399 | $69,896 | $115,900 | $408 |
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What is the median household income in King City, MO?
The median household income in King City is $51,042, 28% 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 King City?
The median home value in King City is $121,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in King City?
The median gross rent in King City is $800 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is King City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in King City?
The median age in King City is 35.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in King City?
The average commute to work in King City is 27 minutes; 5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in King City?
The unemployment rate in King City is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is King City?
22.2% of adults in King City 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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