Living in Seligman, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Seligman · Census data 2020–2024
Seligman has 941 residents with a median age of 31. The median household income is $47,798 (32% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $93,800, the median rent is $797/month.
Seligman is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Seligman at a glance
- Population
- 941
- Median age
- 31State: 39
- Median household income
- $47,798State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $93,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $797/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 48.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 4.4%
- Average commute
- 34 min
Is Seligman a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 59% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Seligman
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Seligman the median home value is $93,800, 72% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $797 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,092 a month in housing costs.
Seligman median household income
The median household income in Seligman is $47,798 and the income per person is $18,466. 25.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Seligman: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 393
- Owner-occupied
- 48.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.8%
- Vacant
- 15%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 2.82
Seligman demographics
- Population
- 941
- Median age
- 31
- Under 18
- 32.2%
- 65 and older
- 7.3%
- Households
- 334
- Foreign-born
- 1.6%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Seligman ›
Education in Seligman
4.4% of adults 25 and older in Seligman have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Seligman
- Unemployment rate
- 7.4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 34 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1.8%
- Drive alone
- 74.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.2%
Seligman vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seligman | 941 | $47,798 | $93,800 | $797 |
| Gateway | 292 | $44,813 | $174,200 | $636 |
| Washburn | 498 | $66,250 | $122,500 | $775 |
| Garfield | 508 | $74,583 | $225,000 | $888 |
| Lost Bridge Village | 303 | $61,875 | $281,300 | — |
| Beaver | 121 | $58,250 | $235,700 | — |
| Exeter | 819 | $47,625 | $101,500 | $763 |
| Avoca | 799 | $62,273 | $235,500 | $900 |
| Cassville | 3,202 | $60,469 | $155,300 | $640 |
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What is the median household income in Seligman, MO?
The median household income in Seligman is $47,798, 32% 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 Seligman?
The median home value in Seligman is $93,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Seligman?
The median gross rent in Seligman is $797 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Seligman, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 59% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 34 minutes; unemployment of 7.4%; a poverty rate of 25.2%.
What is the median age in Seligman?
The median age in Seligman is 31 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Seligman?
The average commute to work in Seligman is 34 minutes; 1.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Seligman?
The unemployment rate in Seligman is 7.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Seligman?
4.4% of adults in Seligman 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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