Living in Pevely, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pevely · Census data 2020–2024
Pevely has 6,055 residents with a median age of 33.2. The median household income is $56,000 (21% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $219,600, the median rent is $875/month.
Pevely at a glance
- Population
- 6,055
- Median age
- 33.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,000State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $219,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $875/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 66.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.4%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Pevely a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pevely
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pevely the median home value is $219,600, 34% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, which is 32.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,498 a month in housing costs.
Pevely median household income
The median household income in Pevely is $56,000 and the income per person is $30,992. 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Pevely: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,392
- Owner-occupied
- 66.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.1%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 2.56
Pevely demographics
- Population
- 6,055
- Median age
- 33.2
- Under 18
- 25.9%
- 65 and older
- 13.4%
- Households
- 2,366
- Foreign-born
- 1.8%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pevely ›
Education in Pevely
18.4% of adults 25 and older in Pevely have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pevely
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 3.1%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.8%
Pevely vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pevely | 6,055 | $56,000 | $219,600 | $875 |
| Herculaneum | 5,071 | $93,438 | $234,300 | $1,690 |
| Barnhart | 5,785 | $95,811 | $229,200 | $1,565 |
| Imperial | 5,488 | $90,028 | $228,700 | $1,446 |
| Crystal City | 4,718 | $72,598 | $185,800 | $1,062 |
| Festus | 13,201 | $73,532 | $223,600 | $922 |
| Valmeyer | 1,090 | $94,821 | $223,200 | $1,145 |
| Kimmswick | 112 | $68,750 | $226,800 | $1,250 |
| Arnold | 20,956 | $78,370 | $220,000 | $1,112 |
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What is the median household income in Pevely, MO?
The median household income in Pevely is $56,000, 21% 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 Pevely?
The median home value in Pevely is $219,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Pevely?
The median gross rent in Pevely is $875 per month, about 32.2% of household income.
Is Pevely, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 5% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.8%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 17.9%.
What is the median age in Pevely?
The median age in Pevely is 33.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Pevely?
The average commute to work in Pevely is 26 minutes; 8.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pevely?
The unemployment rate in Pevely is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pevely?
18.4% of adults in Pevely 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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