Living in Purdy, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Purdy · Census data 2020–2024
Purdy has 1,121 residents with a median age of 30.8. The median household income is $36,711 (48% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $92,300, the median rent is $539/month.
Purdy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Purdy at a glance
- Population
- 1,121
- Median age
- 30.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,711State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $92,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $539/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 61.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.9%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Purdy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 12.3%; a poverty rate of 36.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Purdy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Purdy the median home value is $92,300, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $539 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $864 a month in housing costs.
Purdy median household income
The median household income in Purdy is $36,711 and the income per person is $18,199. 36.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Purdy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 478
- Owner-occupied
- 61.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.6%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.67
Purdy demographics
- Population
- 1,121
- Median age
- 30.8
- Under 18
- 34.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.8%
- Households
- 420
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Purdy ›
Education in Purdy
7.9% of adults 25 and older in Purdy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Purdy
- Unemployment rate
- 12.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 87.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Purdy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdy | 1,121 | $36,711 | $92,300 | $539 |
| Butterfield | 370 | $54,375 | $98,200 | $794 |
| Monett | 9,873 | $49,390 | $167,700 | $902 |
| Wheaton | 427 | $37,813 | $120,800 | $473 |
| Fairview | 371 | $67,083 | $105,000 | $858 |
| Pierce City | 1,477 | $51,121 | $135,600 | $776 |
| Cassville | 3,202 | $60,469 | $155,300 | $640 |
| Exeter | 819 | $47,625 | $101,500 | $763 |
| Rocky Comfort | 253 | $66,125 | $110,400 | — |
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What is the median household income in Purdy, MO?
The median household income in Purdy is $36,711, 48% 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 Purdy?
The median home value in Purdy is $92,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Purdy?
The median gross rent in Purdy is $539 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Purdy, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 12.3%; a poverty rate of 36.9%.
What is the median age in Purdy?
The median age in Purdy is 30.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Purdy?
The average commute to work in Purdy is 18 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Purdy?
The unemployment rate in Purdy is 12.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Purdy?
7.9% of adults in Purdy 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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