Living in Macks Creek, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Macks Creek · Census data 2020–2024
Macks Creek has 290 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median home value is $275,000, the median rent is $1,596/month.
Macks Creek is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Macks Creek at a glance
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 50.9State: 39
- Median home value
- $275,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,596/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 80.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.5%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Macks Creek a good place to live?
Cons: Home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Macks Creek
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Macks Creek the median home value is $275,000, 17% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,596 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Housing in Macks Creek: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 188
- Owner-occupied
- 80.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.3%
- Vacant
- 42%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.66
42% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Macks Creek has many vacation and second homes.
Macks Creek demographics
- Population
- 290
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 17.9%
- 65 and older
- 25.9%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Macks Creek ›
Education in Macks Creek
8.5% of adults 25 and older in Macks Creek have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Macks Creek
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 7.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.3%
Macks Creek vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macks Creek | 290 | — | $275,000 | $1,596 |
| Camdenton | 4,023 | $54,375 | $175,500 | $1,025 |
| Preston | 331 | $40,417 | $179,900 | $577 |
| Urbana | 441 | $38,750 | $83,000 | $830 |
| Linn Creek | 188 | $64,375 | $228,600 | $1,188 |
| Bennett Springs | 135 | $76,650 | — | — |
| Louisburg | 141 | $35,625 | $63,800 | $1,083 |
| Sunrise Beach | 413 | $55,625 | $207,100 | $1,115 |
| Laurie | 965 | $50,114 | $187,200 | $788 |
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What is the average home price in Macks Creek?
The median home value in Macks Creek is $275,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Macks Creek?
The median gross rent in Macks Creek is $1,596 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Macks Creek, MO a good place to live?
Minuses: home values 19% higher than the state median; an average commute of 34 minutes; a poverty rate of 25.9%.
What is the median age in Macks Creek?
The median age in Macks Creek is 50.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Macks Creek?
The average commute to work in Macks Creek is 34 minutes; 7.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Macks Creek?
The unemployment rate in Macks Creek is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Macks Creek?
8.5% of adults in Macks Creek 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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