Living in Nixa, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Nixa · Census data 2020–2024
Nixa has 24,836 residents with a median age of 37.3. The median household income is $83,385 (18% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $258,700, the median rent is $1,083/month.
Nixa at a glance
- Population
- 24,836
- Median age
- 37.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $83,385State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $258,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,083/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36.7%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Nixa a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 18% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.1%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Nixa
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Nixa the median home value is $258,700, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,460 a month in housing costs.
Nixa median household income
The median household income in Nixa is $83,385 and the income per person is $35,877. 7.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Nixa: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,415
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.67
Nixa demographics
- Population
- 24,836
- Median age
- 37.3
- Under 18
- 27.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.1%
- Households
- 9,226
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Nixa ›
Education in Nixa
36.7% of adults 25 and older in Nixa have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 11.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Nixa
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.6%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Nixa vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa | 24,836 | $83,385 | $258,700 | $1,083 |
| Fremont Hills | 1,574 | $171,250 | $461,800 | $963 |
| Ozark | 22,417 | $74,182 | $254,800 | $1,097 |
| Battlefield | 6,165 | $94,542 | $255,600 | $1,042 |
| Highlandville | 950 | $56,786 | $201,000 | $1,014 |
| Clever | 3,030 | $78,366 | $200,000 | $1,151 |
| Springfield | 169,954 | $49,311 | $177,700 | $964 |
| Republic | 19,829 | $65,729 | $211,500 | $1,123 |
| Sparta | 2,331 | $63,182 | $181,500 | $768 |
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What is the median household income in Nixa, MO?
The median household income in Nixa is $83,385, 18% higher 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 Nixa?
The median home value in Nixa is $258,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Nixa?
The median gross rent in Nixa is $1,083 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Nixa, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 18% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 7.1%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Nixa?
The median age in Nixa is 37.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Nixa?
The average commute to work in Nixa is 23 minutes; 10.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Nixa?
The unemployment rate in Nixa is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Nixa?
36.7% of adults in Nixa 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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