Living in Lockwood, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lockwood · Census data 2020–2024
Lockwood has 821 residents with a median age of 53.1. The median household income is $44,375 (37% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $117,700, the median rent is $735/month.
Lockwood is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Lockwood at a glance
- Population
- 821
- Median age
- 53.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,375State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $117,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 15.9%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Lockwood a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Lockwood
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lockwood the median home value is $117,700, 65% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 27.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $990 a month in housing costs.
Lockwood median household income
The median household income in Lockwood is $44,375 and the income per person is $24,044. 17.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Lockwood: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 442
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 24.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.20
Lockwood demographics
- Population
- 821
- Median age
- 53.1
- Under 18
- 12.2%
- 65 and older
- 29.8%
- Households
- 334
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lockwood ›
Education in Lockwood
15.9% of adults 25 and older in Lockwood have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lockwood
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2%
- Drive alone
- 81.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.2%
Lockwood vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lockwood | 821 | $44,375 | $117,700 | $735 |
| South Greenfield | 138 | $26,250 | $87,700 | — |
| Greenfield | 1,229 | $36,420 | $86,600 | $574 |
| Golden City | 708 | $44,167 | $79,300 | $781 |
| Miller | 769 | $56,371 | $100,400 | $1,036 |
| Everton | 223 | $37,667 | $69,500 | $738 |
| Jerico Springs | 279 | $65,417 | $58,500 | $479 |
| Dadeville | 234 | $85,000 | $137,500 | $600 |
| Lamar | 4,284 | $36,705 | $117,200 | $832 |
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What is the median household income in Lockwood, MO?
The median household income in Lockwood is $44,375, 37% 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 Lockwood?
The median home value in Lockwood is $117,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Lockwood?
The median gross rent in Lockwood is $735 per month, about 27.8% of household income.
Is Lockwood, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 49% lower than the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 1.3%. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 17.3%.
What is the median age in Lockwood?
The median age in Lockwood is 53.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Lockwood?
The average commute to work in Lockwood is 19 minutes; 2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lockwood?
The unemployment rate in Lockwood is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lockwood?
15.9% of adults in Lockwood 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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