Living in Platte City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Platte City · Census data 2020–2024
Platte City has 4,824 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $71,498 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $210,800, the median rent is $1,226/month.
Platte City at a glance
- Population
- 4,824
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $71,498State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $210,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,226/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 47.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.1%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Platte City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Platte City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Platte City the median home value is $210,800, 37% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,226 per month, which is 33.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,508 a month in housing costs.
Platte City median household income
The median household income in Platte City is $71,498 and the income per person is $33,801. 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Platte City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,286
- Owner-occupied
- 47.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 52.2%
- Vacant
- 10.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.24
Platte City demographics
- Population
- 4,824
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 25%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 2,041
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 11.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Platte City ›
Education in Platte City
24.1% of adults 25 and older in Platte City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Platte City
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.2%
- Drive alone
- 84.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Platte City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte City | 4,824 | $71,498 | $210,800 | $1,226 |
| Tracy | 309 | $75,938 | $270,700 | $737 |
| Ferrelview | 752 | $45,938 | $43,000 | $893 |
| Farley | 309 | $124,375 | $233,900 | $942 |
| Camden Point | 401 | $76,250 | $246,300 | $990 |
| Weston | 1,922 | $88,750 | $259,000 | $1,000 |
| Weatherby Lake | 2,401 | $152,500 | $533,000 | $1,741 |
| Leavenworth | 37,195 | $72,987 | $193,000 | $1,229 |
| Smithville | 10,705 | $101,165 | $290,600 | $1,323 |
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What is the median household income in Platte City, MO?
The median household income in Platte City is $71,498, about the same as 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 Platte City?
The median home value in Platte City is $210,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Platte City?
The median gross rent in Platte City is $1,226 per month, about 33.1% of household income.
Is Platte City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 10.3%.
What is the median age in Platte City?
The median age in Platte City is 41.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Platte City?
The average commute to work in Platte City is 22 minutes; 6.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Platte City?
The unemployment rate in Platte City is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Platte City?
24.1% of adults in Platte City 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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