Living in Newburg, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Newburg · Census data 2020–2024
Newburg has 331 residents with a median age of 36.5. The median household income is $24,911 (65% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $57,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Newburg is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Newburg at a glance
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 36.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $24,911State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $57,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.2%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Newburg a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 65% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 44.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Newburg
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Newburg the median home value is $57,500, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 36.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
Newburg median household income
The median household income in Newburg is $24,911 and the income per person is $15,827. 44.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Newburg: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 242
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
- Renter-occupied
- 45%
- Vacant
- 46.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.57
46.7% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Newburg has many vacation and second homes.
Newburg demographics
- Population
- 331
- Median age
- 36.5
- Under 18
- 30.2%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 129
- Foreign-born
- 0.6%
- Veterans
- 5.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Newburg ›
Education in Newburg
9.2% of adults 25 and older in Newburg have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Newburg
- Unemployment rate
- 10.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.1%
- Drive alone
- 67.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 76.7%
Newburg vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newburg | 331 | $24,911 | $57,500 | $775 |
| Doolittle | 561 | $40,417 | $119,200 | $633 |
| Rolla | 20,287 | $46,204 | $187,000 | $789 |
| Dixon | 1,334 | $49,904 | $134,200 | $644 |
| Edgar Springs | 224 | $51,771 | $95,000 | — |
| St. Robert | 5,356 | $62,641 | $225,300 | $1,087 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | 15,432 | $67,772 | — | $1,250 |
| St. James | 3,916 | $53,453 | $142,000 | $695 |
| Waynesville | 5,442 | $56,836 | $200,000 | $1,152 |
More for people moving to Newburg
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What is the median household income in Newburg, MO?
The median household income in Newburg is $24,911, 65% 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 Newburg?
The median home value in Newburg is $57,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Newburg?
The median gross rent in Newburg is $775 per month, about 36.7% of household income.
Is Newburg, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 65% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 10.6%; a poverty rate of 44.4%.
What is the median age in Newburg?
The median age in Newburg is 36.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Newburg?
The average commute to work in Newburg is 20 minutes; 7.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Newburg?
The unemployment rate in Newburg is 10.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Newburg?
9.2% of adults in Newburg 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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