Living in Northwoods, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Northwoods · Census data 2020–2024
Northwoods has 3,623 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $45,330 (36% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $76,000, the median rent is $1,167/month.
Northwoods at a glance
- Population
- 3,623
- Median age
- 48.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,330State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $76,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,167/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.9%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Northwoods a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Northwoods
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Northwoods the median home value is $76,000, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,167 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,072 a month in housing costs.
Northwoods median household income
The median household income in Northwoods is $45,330 and the income per person is $26,625. 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Northwoods: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,882
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 5.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1953
- Average household size
- 1.99
Northwoods demographics
- Population
- 3,623
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 17.4%
- 65 and older
- 28.5%
- Households
- 1,773
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Northwoods ›
Education in Northwoods
21.9% of adults 25 and older in Northwoods have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Northwoods
- Unemployment rate
- 1.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.1%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 8.7%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.8%
Northwoods vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwoods | 3,623 | $45,330 | $76,000 | $1,167 |
| Beverly Hills | 488 | $47,381 | $70,900 | $1,156 |
| Pasadena Hills | 1,190 | $70,341 | $252,800 | $968 |
| Pine Lawn | 2,716 | $24,837 | $66,800 | $1,003 |
| Uplands Park | 322 | $50,250 | $85,200 | $1,450 |
| Norwood Court | 797 | $42,882 | $87,000 | $877 |
| Velda Village Hills | 858 | $45,000 | $51,200 | $1,137 |
| Velda City | 1,158 | $37,105 | $49,500 | $1,218 |
| Pasadena Park | 710 | $91,964 | $170,100 | $1,384 |
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What is the median household income in Northwoods, MO?
The median household income in Northwoods is $45,330, 36% 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 Northwoods?
The median home value in Northwoods is $76,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Northwoods?
The median gross rent in Northwoods is $1,167 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Northwoods, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Northwoods?
The median age in Northwoods is 48.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Northwoods?
The average commute to work in Northwoods is 33 minutes; 9.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Northwoods?
The unemployment rate in Northwoods is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Northwoods?
21.9% of adults in Northwoods 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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