Living in Old Monroe, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Monroe · Census data 2020–2024
Old Monroe has 236 residents with a median age of 32. The median household income is $61,250 (13% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $155,900, the median rent is $1,225/month.
Old Monroe is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Old Monroe at a glance
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 32State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,250State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $155,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,225/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 81.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Old Monroe a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.6%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Old Monroe
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Monroe the median home value is $155,900, 53% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,225 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,215 a month in housing costs.
Old Monroe median household income
The median household income in Old Monroe is $61,250 and the income per person is $23,780. 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Old Monroe: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 91
- Owner-occupied
- 81.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 18.4%
- Vacant
- 4.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.71
Old Monroe demographics
- Population
- 236
- Median age
- 32
- Under 18
- 25.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.2%
- Households
- 87
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Monroe ›
Education in Old Monroe
8.7% of adults 25 and older in Old Monroe have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Monroe
- Unemployment rate
- 3.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.2%
- Drive alone
- 86.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92%
Old Monroe vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Monroe | 236 | $61,250 | $155,900 | $1,225 |
| Chain of Rocks | 255 | $150,547 | $342,000 | — |
| Winfield | 1,745 | $75,766 | $208,100 | $744 |
| Fountain N' Lakes | 162 | $2,499 | $83,300 | $1,348 |
| St. Paul | 3,456 | $159,022 | $443,600 | $975 |
| Josephville | 664 | $107,708 | $494,600 | $852 |
| Foley | 140 | $66,250 | $68,300 | $635 |
| Flint Hill | 583 | $130,208 | $475,500 | $1,611 |
| Batchtown | 237 | $57,500 | $126,800 | — |
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What is the median household income in Old Monroe, MO?
The median household income in Old Monroe is $61,250, 13% 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 Old Monroe?
The median home value in Old Monroe is $155,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Old Monroe?
The median gross rent in Old Monroe is $1,225 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Old Monroe, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 32% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.4%; a poverty rate of 5.6%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes.
What is the median age in Old Monroe?
The median age in Old Monroe is 32 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Old Monroe?
The average commute to work in Old Monroe is 24 minutes; 12.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Monroe?
The unemployment rate in Old Monroe is 3.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Monroe?
8.7% of adults in Old Monroe 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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