Living in Platte Woods, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Platte Woods · Census data 2020–2024
Platte Woods has 532 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $131,458 (86% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $334,400, the median rent is $1,809/month.
Platte Woods is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Platte Woods at a glance
- Population
- 532
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $131,458State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $334,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,809/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 73.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Platte Woods a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 86% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 0.8%.
Cons: Home values 45% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Platte Woods
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Platte Woods the median home value is $334,400, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,809 per month, which is 17.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,692 a month in housing costs.
Platte Woods median household income
The median household income in Platte Woods is $131,458 and the income per person is $52,598. 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Platte Woods: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 214
- Owner-occupied
- 73.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 26.8%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1962
- Average household size
- 2.55
Platte Woods demographics
- Population
- 532
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 22.6%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 209
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 5.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Platte Woods ›
Education in Platte Woods
45.2% of adults 25 and older in Platte Woods have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 15.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Platte Woods
- Unemployment rate
- 2.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 84.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.8%
Platte Woods vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platte Woods | 532 | $131,458 | $334,400 | $1,809 |
| Lake Waukomis | 1,170 | $128,702 | $432,300 | — |
| Weatherby Lake | 2,401 | $152,500 | $533,000 | $1,741 |
| Parkville | 8,366 | $171,271 | $573,500 | $1,162 |
| Houston Lake | 271 | $106,875 | $244,000 | $938 |
| Northmoor | 371 | $82,500 | $183,900 | $1,227 |
| Riverside | 4,276 | $52,006 | $411,300 | $959 |
| Oakwood Park | 204 | $101,250 | $206,800 | $1,458 |
| Oakview | 377 | $69,141 | $177,200 | $1,337 |
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What is the median household income in Platte Woods, MO?
The median household income in Platte Woods is $131,458, 86% 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 Platte Woods?
The median home value in Platte Woods is $334,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Platte Woods?
The median gross rent in Platte Woods is $1,809 per month, about 17.5% of household income.
Is Platte Woods, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 86% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 2.4%; a poverty rate of 0.8%. Minuses: home values 45% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Platte Woods?
The median age in Platte Woods is 39.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Platte Woods?
The average commute to work in Platte Woods is 19 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Platte Woods?
The unemployment rate in Platte Woods is 2.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Platte Woods?
45.2% of adults in Platte Woods 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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