Living in Pomona, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Pomona · Census data 2020–2024
Pomona has 178 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $32,604 (54% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $72,800, the median rent is $671/month.
Pomona is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Pomona at a glance
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 56.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $32,604State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $72,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $671/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 65.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.5%
- Average commute
- 51 min
Is Pomona a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 68% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 51 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Pomona
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Pomona the median home value is $72,800, 78% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $671 per month, which is 38.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Pomona median household income
The median household income in Pomona is $32,604 and the income per person is $24,325. 23.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Pomona: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 143
- Owner-occupied
- 65.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.9%
- Vacant
- 23.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 1.63
Pomona demographics
- Population
- 178
- Median age
- 56.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 21.9%
- Households
- 109
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 15.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Pomona ›
Education in Pomona
27.5% of adults 25 and older in Pomona have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Pomona
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 51 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 94.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.3%
Pomona vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona | 178 | $32,604 | $72,800 | $671 |
| Willow Springs | 2,279 | $41,406 | $135,400 | $634 |
| West Plains | 12,441 | $44,002 | $169,900 | $810 |
| Mountain View | 2,658 | $38,942 | $123,500 | $424 |
| Brandsville | 139 | $68,971 | — | — |
| Cabool | 2,348 | $33,929 | $130,000 | $475 |
| Koshkonong | 198 | $28,182 | $62,900 | $743 |
| Birch Tree | 402 | $46,500 | $75,000 | $580 |
| Summersville | 409 | $48,125 | $67,500 | $663 |
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What is the median household income in Pomona, MO?
The median household income in Pomona is $32,604, 54% 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 Pomona?
The median home value in Pomona is $72,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Pomona?
The median gross rent in Pomona is $671 per month, about 38.5% of household income.
Is Pomona, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 68% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 51 minutes; a poverty rate of 23.6%.
What is the median age in Pomona?
The median age in Pomona is 56.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Pomona?
The average commute to work in Pomona is 51 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Pomona?
The unemployment rate in Pomona is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Pomona?
27.5% of adults in Pomona 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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