Living in Lake Tapawingo, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lake Tapawingo · Census data 2020–2024
Lake Tapawingo has 706 residents with a median age of 58.2. The median household income is $104,821 (48% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $365,100.
Lake Tapawingo is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lake Tapawingo at a glance
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 58.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $104,821State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $365,100State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 96.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lake Tapawingo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 48% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%.
Cons: Home values 59% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lake Tapawingo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lake Tapawingo the median home value is $365,100, 10% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,250 a month in housing costs.
Lake Tapawingo median household income
The median household income in Lake Tapawingo is $104,821 and the income per person is $73,261. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lake Tapawingo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 376
- Owner-occupied
- 96.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 3.2%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.05
Lake Tapawingo demographics
- Population
- 706
- Median age
- 58.2
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 38.1%
- Households
- 345
- Foreign-born
- 1.3%
- Veterans
- 11%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lake Tapawingo ›
Education in Lake Tapawingo
49.9% of adults 25 and older in Lake Tapawingo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 20.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lake Tapawingo
- Unemployment rate
- 8.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 18.8%
- Drive alone
- 75.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Lake Tapawingo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Tapawingo | 706 | $104,821 | $365,100 | — |
| Blue Springs | 59,965 | $88,920 | $263,100 | $1,277 |
| Independence | 121,740 | $60,339 | $172,900 | $1,109 |
| Grain Valley | 16,271 | $89,649 | $283,800 | $1,398 |
| Unity Village | 121 | $63,750 | — | $881 |
| Tarsney Lakes | 214 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Lee's Summit | 103,656 | $102,531 | $340,900 | $1,422 |
| Raytown | 29,445 | $68,840 | $182,900 | $1,218 |
| Lake Lotawana | 2,442 | $165,962 | $564,100 | $2,042 |
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What is the median household income in Lake Tapawingo, MO?
The median household income in Lake Tapawingo is $104,821, 48% 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 Lake Tapawingo?
The median home value in Lake Tapawingo is $365,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Lake Tapawingo, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 48% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; a poverty rate of 4.5%. Minuses: home values 59% higher than the state median; unemployment of 8.3%.
What is the median age in Lake Tapawingo?
The median age in Lake Tapawingo is 58.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lake Tapawingo?
The average commute to work in Lake Tapawingo is 23 minutes; 18.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lake Tapawingo?
The unemployment rate in Lake Tapawingo is 8.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lake Tapawingo?
49.9% of adults in Lake Tapawingo 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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