Living in Neck City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Neck City · Census data 2020–2024
Neck City has 193 residents with a median age of 51.5. The median household income is $71,607 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $97,400.
Neck City is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Neck City at a glance
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 51.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,607State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $97,400State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 94.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.8%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Neck City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 58% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%.
Cons: An average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Neck City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Neck City the median home value is $97,400, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
Neck City median household income
The median household income in Neck City is $71,607 and the income per person is $27,594. 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Neck City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 78
- Owner-occupied
- 94.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.4%
- Vacant
- 5.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1999
- Average household size
- 2.61
Neck City demographics
- Population
- 193
- Median age
- 51.5
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 74
- Foreign-born
- 4.7%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Neck City ›
Education in Neck City
6.8% of adults 25 and older in Neck City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Neck City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 96.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.5%
Neck City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neck City | 193 | $71,607 | $97,400 | — |
| Alba | 624 | $51,510 | $83,200 | $865 |
| Oronogo | 2,804 | $91,563 | $188,500 | $1,299 |
| Carytown | 365 | $78,500 | $291,000 | — |
| Brooklyn Heights | 106 | $73,750 | $133,100 | — |
| Carterville | 2,074 | $58,849 | $97,600 | $796 |
| Webb City | 13,221 | $65,469 | $169,100 | $1,008 |
| Carl Junction | 8,339 | $82,879 | $218,300 | $1,307 |
| Waco | 154 | $59,250 | $116,500 | — |
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What is the median household income in Neck City, MO?
The median household income in Neck City is $71,607, about the same as 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 Neck City?
The median home value in Neck City is $97,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Neck City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 58% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 8.3%. Minuses: an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
What is the median age in Neck City?
The median age in Neck City is 51.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Neck City?
The average commute to work in Neck City is 34 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Neck City?
The unemployment rate in Neck City is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Neck City?
6.8% of adults in Neck City 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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