Living in Leasburg, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Leasburg · Census data 2020–2024
Leasburg has 279 residents with a median age of 42.2. The median household income is $40,833 (42% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $101,500, the median rent is $663/month.
Leasburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Leasburg at a glance
- Population
- 279
- Median age
- 42.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,833State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $101,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $663/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 48.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Leasburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 56% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 42% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 15.7%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Leasburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Leasburg the median home value is $101,500, 69% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $663 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,167 a month in housing costs.
Leasburg median household income
The median household income in Leasburg is $40,833 and the income per person is $24,030. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Leasburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 185
- Owner-occupied
- 48.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.6%
- Vacant
- 30.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1967
- Average household size
- 2.18
30.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Leasburg has many vacation and second homes.
Leasburg demographics
- Population
- 279
- Median age
- 42.2
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.3%
- Households
- 128
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 6.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Leasburg ›
Education in Leasburg
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Leasburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Leasburg
- Unemployment rate
- 15.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 81.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.6%
Leasburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leasburg | 279 | $40,833 | $101,500 | $663 |
| Bourbon | 1,636 | $53,533 | $136,800 | $907 |
| Cuba | 3,189 | $45,916 | $136,600 | $744 |
| Indian Lake | 1,135 | $71,354 | $193,100 | — |
| West Sullivan | 220 | $61,875 | $150,000 | $1,424 |
| Steelville | 1,665 | $31,552 | $92,500 | $599 |
| Sullivan | 6,310 | $63,370 | $163,200 | $919 |
| Oak Grove Village | 347 | $41,324 | $152,500 | $873 |
| Miramiguoa Park | 155 | $80,000 | $134,200 | — |
More for people moving to Leasburg
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What is the median household income in Leasburg, MO?
The median household income in Leasburg is $40,833, 42% 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 Leasburg?
The median home value in Leasburg is $101,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Leasburg?
The median gross rent in Leasburg is $663 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Leasburg, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 56% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 42% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 15.7%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in Leasburg?
The median age in Leasburg is 42.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Leasburg?
The average commute to work in Leasburg is 29 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Leasburg?
The unemployment rate in Leasburg is 15.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Leasburg?
11.7% of adults in Leasburg 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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