Living in Oronogo, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oronogo · Census data 2020–2024
Oronogo has 2,804 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $91,563 (30% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $188,500, the median rent is $1,299/month.
Oronogo at a glance
- Population
- 2,804
- Median age
- 32.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $91,563State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $188,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,299/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 90.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 31%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Oronogo a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 30% higher than the Missouri median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Oronogo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Oronogo the median home value is $188,500, 43% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,299 per month, which is 23.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,251 a month in housing costs.
Oronogo median household income
The median household income in Oronogo is $91,563 and the income per person is $31,613. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Oronogo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 963
- Owner-occupied
- 90.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 9.1%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.99
Oronogo demographics
- Population
- 2,804
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 34.6%
- 65 and older
- 9.7%
- Households
- 939
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oronogo ›
Education in Oronogo
31% of adults 25 and older in Oronogo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oronogo
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 19.6%
- Drive alone
- 73.3%
- Public transit
- 1%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Oronogo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oronogo | 2,804 | $91,563 | $188,500 | $1,299 |
| Carterville | 2,074 | $58,849 | $97,600 | $796 |
| Webb City | 13,221 | $65,469 | $169,100 | $1,008 |
| Alba | 624 | $51,510 | $83,200 | $865 |
| Neck City | 193 | $71,607 | $97,400 | — |
| Airport Drive | 941 | $69,063 | $251,100 | $909 |
| Brooklyn Heights | 106 | $73,750 | $133,100 | — |
| Carl Junction | 8,339 | $82,879 | $218,300 | $1,307 |
| Duenweg | 1,918 | $63,375 | $128,900 | $987 |
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What is the median household income in Oronogo, MO?
The median household income in Oronogo is $91,563, 30% 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 Oronogo?
The median home value in Oronogo is $188,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Oronogo?
The median gross rent in Oronogo is $1,299 per month, about 23.5% of household income.
Is Oronogo, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 30% higher than the Missouri median; home values 18% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%; a poverty rate of 5%.
What is the median age in Oronogo?
The median age in Oronogo is 32.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Oronogo?
The average commute to work in Oronogo is 22 minutes; 19.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oronogo?
The unemployment rate in Oronogo is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oronogo?
31% of adults in Oronogo 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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