Living in New Cambria, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of New Cambria · Census data 2020–2024
New Cambria has 137 residents with a median age of 45.6. The median household income is $65,417 (7% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $91,700, the median rent is $583/month.
New Cambria is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
New Cambria at a glance
- Population
- 137
- Median age
- 45.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,417State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $91,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $583/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is New Cambria a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in New Cambria
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In New Cambria the median home value is $91,700, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $583 per month, which is 12.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $975 a month in housing costs.
New Cambria median household income
The median household income in New Cambria is $65,417 and the income per person is $28,790. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in New Cambria: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 79
- Owner-occupied
- 63.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.2%
- Vacant
- 26.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.36
New Cambria demographics
- Population
- 137
- Median age
- 45.6
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 58
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of New Cambria ›
Education in New Cambria
21.9% of adults 25 and older in New Cambria have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in New Cambria
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.9%
New Cambria vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Cambria | 137 | $65,417 | $91,700 | $583 |
| Callao | 263 | $39,063 | $80,000 | — |
| Bucklin | 418 | $42,188 | $73,400 | $617 |
| Bevier | 657 | $47,240 | $94,200 | $675 |
| Marceline | 2,292 | $63,355 | $96,700 | $642 |
| Macon | 5,466 | $61,642 | $151,800 | $680 |
| Atlanta | 499 | $68,000 | $98,800 | $680 |
| Brookfield | 4,144 | $53,000 | $102,100 | $711 |
| Jacksonville | 112 | $42,813 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in New Cambria, MO?
The median household income in New Cambria is $65,417, 7% 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 New Cambria?
The median home value in New Cambria is $91,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in New Cambria?
The median gross rent in New Cambria is $583 per month, about 12.8% of household income.
Is New Cambria, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 10.2%. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 12.1%.
What is the median age in New Cambria?
The median age in New Cambria is 45.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in New Cambria?
The average commute to work in New Cambria is 30 minutes; 10.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in New Cambria?
The unemployment rate in New Cambria is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is New Cambria?
21.9% of adults in New Cambria 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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