Living in Kinloch, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kinloch · Census data 2020–2024

Kinloch has 322 residents with a median age of 27.9. The median household income is $44,688 (37% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $84,800, the median rent is $878/month.

Kinloch is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Kinloch at a glance

Population
322
Median age
27.9State: 39
Median household income
$44,688State: $70,702
Median home value
$84,800State: $230,300
Median rent
$878/moState: $1,033
Homeowners
24%
Bachelor's degree or higher
28.8%
Average commute
45 min

Is Kinloch a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 63% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 33.9%.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in Kinloch

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Kinloch the median home value is $84,800, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $878 per month, which is 22% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Kinloch$84,800
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Kinloch$878
Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Kinloch median household income

The median household income in Kinloch is $44,688 and the income per person is $30,319. 33.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Kinloch$44,688
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Kinloch: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
230
Owner-occupied
24%
Renter-occupied
76%
Vacant
20.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1969
Average household size
1.72

Kinloch demographics

Population
322
Median age
27.9
Under 18
7.8%
65 and older
12.1%
Households
183
Foreign-born
4.7%
Veterans
0%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White28.3%
Hispanic or Latino2.2%
Black57.8%
Asian1.2%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kinloch ›

Education in Kinloch

28.8% of adults 25 and older in Kinloch have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 18.6% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Kinloch28.8%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Kinloch

Unemployment rate
8.3%State: 4%
Average commute
45 minState: 24 min
Work from home
15.7%
Drive alone
50.5%
Public transit
10.5%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
88%

Kinloch vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Kinloch322$44,688$84,800$878
Berkeley8,123$44,265$82,300$1,074
Cool Valley1,411$53,560$102,800$992
Ferguson18,213$47,524$109,900$1,119
Bel-Ridge2,432$38,049$90,700$969
Bellerive Acres288$138,438$329,300—
St. John6,527$53,755$106,300$1,159
Woodson Terrace3,908$47,417$104,000$1,179
Calverton Park1,546$68,021$128,400$1,238

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Living in Kinloch: FAQ

What is the median household income in Kinloch, MO?

The median household income in Kinloch is $44,688, 37% 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 Kinloch?

The median home value in Kinloch is $84,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

How much is rent in Kinloch?

The median gross rent in Kinloch is $878 per month, about 22% of household income.

Is Kinloch, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 63% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 45 minutes; unemployment of 8.3%; a poverty rate of 33.9%.

What is the median age in Kinloch?

The median age in Kinloch is 27.9 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Kinloch?

The average commute to work in Kinloch is 45 minutes; 15.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Kinloch?

The unemployment rate in Kinloch is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Kinloch?

28.8% of adults in Kinloch 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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