Living in Linneus, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Linneus · Census data 2020–2024
Linneus has 167 residents with a median age of 49.8. The median household income is $53,750 (24% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $55,800, the median rent is $313/month.
Linneus is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Linneus at a glance
- Population
- 167
- Median age
- 49.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $55,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $313/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Linneus a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
The weather is best in May and July to September.
Cost of living in Linneus
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Linneus the median home value is $55,800, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $313 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Linneus median household income
The median household income in Linneus is $53,750 and the income per person is $27,169. 19.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Linneus: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 120
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 35.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1956
- Average household size
- 2.17
35.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Linneus has many vacation and second homes.
Linneus demographics
- Population
- 167
- Median age
- 49.8
- Under 18
- 19.8%
- 65 and older
- 23.4%
- Households
- 77
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Linneus ›
Education in Linneus
3.1% of adults 25 and older in Linneus have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Linneus
- Unemployment rate
- 3.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 91.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Linneus vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linneus | 167 | $53,750 | $55,800 | $313 |
| Laclede | 301 | $56,875 | $62,500 | $356 |
| Brookfield | 4,144 | $53,000 | $102,100 | $711 |
| Meadville | 480 | $73,571 | $130,800 | $610 |
| Browning | 224 | $18,594 | $65,000 | $388 |
| Wheeling | 157 | $42,500 | $87,000 | $738 |
| Chula | 159 | $40,625 | $76,300 | $581 |
| Marceline | 2,292 | $63,355 | $96,700 | $642 |
| Bucklin | 418 | $42,188 | $73,400 | $617 |
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What is the median household income in Linneus, MO?
The median household income in Linneus is $53,750, 24% 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 Linneus?
The median home value in Linneus is $55,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Linneus?
The median gross rent in Linneus is $313 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Linneus, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 76% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.9%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 19.8%.
What is the median age in Linneus?
The median age in Linneus is 49.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Linneus?
The average commute to work in Linneus is 28 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Linneus?
The unemployment rate in Linneus is 3.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Linneus?
3.1% of adults in Linneus 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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