Living in Lucerne, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lucerne · Census data 2020–2024

Lucerne has 35 residents with a median age of 31.8. The median household income is $47,813 (32% lower than the Missouri median).

Lucerne is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Lucerne at a glance

Population
35
Median age
31.8State: 39
Median household income
$47,813State: $70,702
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.1%
Average commute
29 min

Is Lucerne a good place to live?

Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.4%.

The weather is best in June to September.

Lucerne median household income

The median household income in Lucerne is $47,813 and the income per person is $39,889. 31.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Lucerne$47,813
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Lucerne: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
45
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
66.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1942
Average household size
2.33

66.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Lucerne has many vacation and second homes.

Lucerne demographics

Population
35
Median age
31.8
Under 18
20%
65 and older
14.3%
Households
15
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
7.1%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White74.3%
Hispanic or Latino20%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lucerne ›

Education in Lucerne

7.1% of adults 25 and older in Lucerne have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Lucerne7.1%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Lucerne

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
29 minState: 24 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
50%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
100%

Lucerne vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Lucerne35$47,813——
Mercer325$39,028$63,800$570
Lineville259$50,833$56,100$519
Unionville1,824$61,406$105,400$516
Princeton1,352$58,558$78,000$547
Allerton395$46,989$67,900$641
Seymour594$46,071$86,800$614
Milan1,859$56,063$89,400$697

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Living in Lucerne: FAQ

What is the median household income in Lucerne, MO?

The median household income in Lucerne is $47,813, 32% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

Is Lucerne, MO a good place to live?

Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 31.4%.

What is the median age in Lucerne?

The median age in Lucerne is 31.8 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Lucerne?

The average commute to work in Lucerne is 29 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Lucerne?

The unemployment rate in Lucerne is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Lucerne?

7.1% of adults in Lucerne 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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