Living in Laurie, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Laurie · Census data 2020–2024
Laurie has 965 residents with a median age of 61.9. The median household income is $50,114 (29% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $187,200, the median rent is $788/month.
Laurie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Laurie at a glance
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 61.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $50,114State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $187,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $788/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 74.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Laurie a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Laurie
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Laurie the median home value is $187,200, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $788 per month, which is 24.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $935 a month in housing costs.
Laurie median household income
The median household income in Laurie is $50,114 and the income per person is $32,600. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Laurie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 582
- Owner-occupied
- 74.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.5%
- Vacant
- 18.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1991
- Average household size
- 1.89
Laurie demographics
- Population
- 965
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 10.4%
- 65 and older
- 45%
- Households
- 475
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Laurie ›
Education in Laurie
15% of adults 25 and older in Laurie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Laurie
- Unemployment rate
- 10.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.7%
- Public transit
- 4.4%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Laurie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laurie | 965 | $50,114 | $187,200 | $788 |
| Sunrise Beach | 413 | $55,625 | $207,100 | $1,115 |
| Village of Four Seasons | 2,252 | $89,635 | $365,400 | $1,117 |
| Gravois Mills | 116 | $51,563 | $56,100 | $680 |
| Lake Ozark | 2,335 | $74,176 | $278,100 | $1,304 |
| Osage Beach | 4,905 | $55,994 | $355,200 | $772 |
| Linn Creek | 188 | $64,375 | $228,600 | $1,188 |
| Camdenton | 4,023 | $54,375 | $175,500 | $1,025 |
| Barnett | 129 | $36,750 | $67,500 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Laurie, MO?
The median household income in Laurie is $50,114, 29% 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 Laurie?
The median home value in Laurie is $187,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Laurie?
The median gross rent in Laurie is $788 per month, about 24.6% of household income.
Is Laurie, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes. Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 10.5%; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Laurie?
The median age in Laurie is 61.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Laurie?
The average commute to work in Laurie is 22 minutes; 4.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Laurie?
The unemployment rate in Laurie is 10.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Laurie?
15% of adults in Laurie 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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