Living in Laredo, Missouri

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

Laredo has 109 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $45,000 (36% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $78,300, the median rent is $492/month.

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

Laredo at a glance

Population
109
Median age
47.3State: 39
Median household income
$45,000State: $70,702
Median home value
$78,300State: $230,300
Median rent
$492/moState: $1,033
Homeowners
83.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
Average commute
24 min

Is Laredo a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median.

Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.

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

Cost of living in Laredo

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laredo the median home value is $78,300, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $492 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $967 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Laredo$78,300
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Laredo$492
Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Laredo median household income

The median household income in Laredo is $45,000 and the income per person is $26,483. 25.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Laredo$45,000
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Laredo: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
83
Owner-occupied
83.3%
Renter-occupied
16.7%
Vacant
34.9%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1944
Average household size
2.02

34.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Laredo has many vacation and second homes.

Laredo demographics

Population
109
Median age
47.3
Under 18
11.9%
65 and older
18.3%
Households
54
Foreign-born
1.8%
Veterans
10.4%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White91.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Black0%
Asian0%

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

Education in Laredo

6.2% of adults 25 and older in Laredo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.5% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Laredo6.2%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Laredo

Unemployment rate
5.3%State: 4%
Average commute
24 minState: 24 min
Work from home
3.7%
Drive alone
87%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
64.8%

Laredo vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Laredo109$45,000$78,300$492
Chula159$40,625$76,300$581
Galt203$24,531$60,000$386
Trenton5,536$50,015$99,500$703
Humphreys137$68,125$19,700$435
Browning224$18,594$65,000$388
Leisure Lake175$16,817$74,800—
Spickard253$25,938$32,100—
Chillicothe8,923$54,493$127,000$782

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Living in Laredo: FAQ

What is the median household income in Laredo, MO?

The median household income in Laredo is $45,000, 36% 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 Laredo?

The median home value in Laredo is $78,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

How much is rent in Laredo?

The median gross rent in Laredo is $492 per month, about 17.5% of household income.

Is Laredo, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 25.7%.

What is the median age in Laredo?

The median age in Laredo is 47.3 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Laredo?

The average commute to work in Laredo is 24 minutes; 3.7% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Laredo?

The unemployment rate in Laredo is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Laredo?

6.2% of adults in Laredo 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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