Living in Pacific, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pacific · Census data 2020–2024
Pacific has 7,475 residents with a median age of 39.7. The median household income is $62,860 (11% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $249,300, the median rent is $906/month.
Pacific at a glance
- Population
- 7,475
- Median age
- 39.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,860State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $249,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $906/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 64.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Pacific a good place to live?
Pros: Unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Missouri median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pacific
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pacific the median home value is $249,300, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $906 per month, which is 35.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,518 a month in housing costs.
Pacific median household income
The median household income in Pacific is $62,860 and the income per person is $35,860. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Pacific: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,218
- Owner-occupied
- 64.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.1%
- Vacant
- 3.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.09
Pacific demographics
- Population
- 7,475
- Median age
- 39.7
- Under 18
- 16%
- 65 and older
- 18.1%
- Households
- 3,116
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pacific ›
Education in Pacific
21.3% of adults 25 and older in Pacific have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pacific
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91%
Pacific vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific | 7,475 | $62,860 | $249,300 | $906 |
| Lake Tekakwitha | 202 | $51,042 | $109,600 | $900 |
| Gray Summit | 2,991 | $65,667 | $170,500 | $1,043 |
| LaBarque Creek | 1,457 | $133,083 | $455,600 | — |
| Eureka | 13,081 | $108,394 | $379,200 | $1,252 |
| Villa Ridge | 2,835 | $73,826 | $166,600 | $1,462 |
| Wildwood | 35,133 | $161,060 | $495,800 | $1,661 |
| Augusta | 285 | $103,750 | $362,500 | $1,375 |
| Byrnes Mill | 3,189 | $98,576 | $306,200 | $1,137 |
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Pacific ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Pacific: FAQ
What is the median household income in Pacific, MO?
The median household income in Pacific is $62,860, 11% 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 Pacific?
The median home value in Pacific is $249,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Pacific?
The median gross rent in Pacific is $906 per month, about 35.1% of household income.
Is Pacific, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Missouri median; home values 8% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Pacific?
The median age in Pacific is 39.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Pacific?
The average commute to work in Pacific is 29 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pacific?
The unemployment rate in Pacific is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pacific?
21.3% of adults in Pacific 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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