Living in Miami, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Miami · Census data 2020–2024
Miami has 71 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $46,250 (35% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $156,900.
Miami is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Miami at a glance
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 32.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $46,250State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $156,900State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 80.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Miami a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Miami
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Miami the median home value is $156,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,775 a month in housing costs.
Miami median household income
The median household income in Miami is $46,250 and the income per person is $23,844. 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Miami: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 62
- Owner-occupied
- 80.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.2%
- Vacant
- 58.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.73
58.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Miami has many vacation and second homes.
Miami demographics
- Population
- 71
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 18.3%
- Households
- 26
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Miami ›
Education in Miami
10.6% of adults 25 and older in Miami have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Miami
- Unemployment rate
- 11.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 29%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 65.4%
Miami vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miami | 71 | $46,250 | $156,900 | — |
| Brunswick | 859 | $39,531 | $76,100 | $472 |
| Slater | 2,066 | $39,479 | $85,300 | $545 |
| Malta Bend | 211 | $46,875 | $91,000 | — |
| Bosworth | 202 | $46,923 | $40,000 | $842 |
| Gilliam | 324 | $39,728 | $85,800 | $588 |
| Marshall | 13,739 | $54,437 | $147,900 | $761 |
| Carrollton | 3,145 | $49,777 | $110,200 | $834 |
| Keytesville | 435 | $40,682 | $86,300 | $447 |
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Miami ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Miami: FAQ
What is the median household income in Miami, MO?
The median household income in Miami is $46,250, 35% 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 Miami?
The median home value in Miami is $156,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Miami, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.5%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 11.4%.
What is the median age in Miami?
The median age in Miami is 32.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Miami?
The average commute to work in Miami is 26 minutes; 29% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Miami?
The unemployment rate in Miami is 11.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Miami?
10.6% of adults in Miami 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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