Living in Lilbourn, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lilbourn · Census data 2020–2024
Lilbourn has 905 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $40,625 (43% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $57,300, the median rent is $646/month.
Lilbourn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lilbourn at a glance
- Population
- 905
- Median age
- 31.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $40,625State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $57,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $646/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 53.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.6%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Lilbourn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Lilbourn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lilbourn the median home value is $57,300, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $646 per month, which is 26% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,109 a month in housing costs.
Lilbourn median household income
The median household income in Lilbourn is $40,625 and the income per person is $19,013. 32.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lilbourn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 428
- Owner-occupied
- 53.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 46.6%
- Vacant
- 27.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.91
Lilbourn demographics
- Population
- 905
- Median age
- 31.8
- Under 18
- 33.5%
- 65 and older
- 9.3%
- Households
- 311
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lilbourn ›
Education in Lilbourn
7.6% of adults 25 and older in Lilbourn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lilbourn
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7%
- Drive alone
- 83.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Lilbourn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lilbourn | 905 | $40,625 | $57,300 | $646 |
| Howardville | 179 | $13,281 | $54,100 | $375 |
| New Madrid | 2,662 | $57,727 | $127,500 | $786 |
| Marston | 400 | $35,000 | $64,300 | $682 |
| Parma | 596 | $63,750 | $43,300 | $575 |
| Risco | 288 | $48,000 | $62,300 | $696 |
| Matthews | 561 | $42,695 | $108,400 | $749 |
| Canalou | 177 | $46,875 | $32,000 | — |
| Portageville | 2,825 | $52,279 | $152,400 | $764 |
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What is the median household income in Lilbourn, MO?
The median household income in Lilbourn is $40,625, 43% 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 Lilbourn?
The median home value in Lilbourn is $57,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Lilbourn?
The median gross rent in Lilbourn is $646 per month, about 26% of household income.
Is Lilbourn, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 32.2%.
What is the median age in Lilbourn?
The median age in Lilbourn is 31.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lilbourn?
The average commute to work in Lilbourn is 21 minutes; 7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lilbourn?
The unemployment rate in Lilbourn is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lilbourn?
7.6% of adults in Lilbourn 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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