Living in Novinger, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Novinger · Census data 2020–2024
Novinger has 423 residents with a median age of 31.5. The median household income is $53,125 (25% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $57,700.
Novinger is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Novinger at a glance
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 31.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,125State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $57,700State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 78.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 3.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Novinger a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Novinger
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Novinger the median home value is $57,700, 83% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $858 a month in housing costs.
Novinger median household income
The median household income in Novinger is $53,125 and the income per person is $22,046. 24.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Novinger: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 78.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.4%
- Vacant
- 39.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.92
39.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Novinger has many vacation and second homes.
Novinger demographics
- Population
- 423
- Median age
- 31.5
- Under 18
- 33.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 145
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Novinger ›
Education in Novinger
3.6% of adults 25 and older in Novinger have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Novinger
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.6%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.6%
Novinger vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Novinger | 423 | $53,125 | $57,700 | — |
| Kirksville | 17,563 | $50,071 | $153,900 | $775 |
| Green Castle | 332 | $49,688 | $54,600 | $658 |
| Greentop | 331 | $67,614 | $115,300 | $408 |
| Millard | 106 | $77,875 | $83,600 | — |
| Green City | 658 | $36,300 | $106,300 | $682 |
| Queen City | 650 | $48,884 | $66,900 | $383 |
| Brashear | 182 | $47,083 | $65,000 | $290 |
| La Plata | 1,351 | $50,000 | $105,800 | $334 |
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What is the median household income in Novinger, MO?
The median household income in Novinger is $53,125, 25% 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 Novinger?
The median home value in Novinger is $57,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Novinger, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.6%.
What is the median age in Novinger?
The median age in Novinger is 31.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Novinger?
The average commute to work in Novinger is 29 minutes; 3.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Novinger?
The unemployment rate in Novinger is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Novinger?
3.6% of adults in Novinger 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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