Living in Senath, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Senath · Census data 2020–2024
Senath has 1,662 residents with a median age of 31.7. The median household income is $31,667 (55% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $79,500, the median rent is $530/month.
Senath at a glance
- Population
- 1,662
- Median age
- 31.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $31,667State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $79,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $530/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 57%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 6.3%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Senath a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%.
Cons: Median household income 55% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Senath
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Senath the median home value is $79,500, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $530 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $883 a month in housing costs.
Senath median household income
The median household income in Senath is $31,667 and the income per person is $17,024. 24.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Senath: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 614
- Owner-occupied
- 57%
- Renter-occupied
- 43%
- Vacant
- 13.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1975
- Average household size
- 2.88
Senath demographics
- Population
- 1,662
- Median age
- 31.7
- Under 18
- 32.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 532
- Foreign-born
- 15.2%
- Veterans
- 5.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Senath ›
Education in Senath
6.3% of adults 25 and older in Senath have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Senath
- Unemployment rate
- 2.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.4%
- Drive alone
- 74%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.3%
Senath vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Senath | 1,662 | $31,667 | $79,500 | $530 |
| Hornersville | 531 | $38,750 | $55,800 | $345 |
| Arbyrd | 432 | $37,000 | $46,800 | $618 |
| Cardwell | 816 | $22,500 | $38,800 | $767 |
| Kennett | 10,196 | $52,500 | $112,000 | $651 |
| Rector | 1,750 | $47,760 | $91,300 | $667 |
| Marmaduke | 1,240 | $51,250 | $112,200 | $748 |
| Greenway | 261 | $39,375 | $46,300 | $579 |
| Gosnell | 2,778 | $61,130 | $98,700 | $891 |
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What is the median household income in Senath, MO?
The median household income in Senath is $31,667, 55% 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 Senath?
The median home value in Senath is $79,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Senath?
The median gross rent in Senath is $530 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Senath, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 65% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.5%. Minuses: median household income 55% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes; a poverty rate of 24.2%.
What is the median age in Senath?
The median age in Senath is 31.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Senath?
The average commute to work in Senath is 30 minutes; 2.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Senath?
The unemployment rate in Senath is 2.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Senath?
6.3% of adults in Senath 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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