Living in St. Elizabeth, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Elizabeth · Census data 2020–2024
St. Elizabeth has 587 residents with a median age of 29.6. The median household income is $100,313 (42% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $284,100.
St. Elizabeth is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Elizabeth at a glance
- Population
- 587
- Median age
- 29.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $100,313State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $284,100State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 94.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.4%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is St. Elizabeth a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 42% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Elizabeth
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Elizabeth the median home value is $284,100, 15% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,452 a month in housing costs.
St. Elizabeth median household income
The median household income in St. Elizabeth is $100,313 and the income per person is $31,825. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Elizabeth: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 157
- Owner-occupied
- 94.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 5.8%
- Vacant
- 1.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1987
- Average household size
- 3.42
St. Elizabeth demographics
- Population
- 587
- Median age
- 29.6
- Under 18
- 33.2%
- 65 and older
- 16.9%
- Households
- 155
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Elizabeth ›
Education in St. Elizabeth
34.4% of adults 25 and older in St. Elizabeth have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Elizabeth
- Unemployment rate
- 1.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
St. Elizabeth vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth | 587 | $100,313 | $284,100 | — |
| Meta | 115 | $42,708 | $96,900 | $544 |
| St. Thomas | 228 | $89,688 | $212,000 | $1,042 |
| Eugene | 158 | $58,846 | — | — |
| Tuscumbia | 142 | $41,250 | $134,400 | — |
| Iberia | 661 | $47,438 | $122,900 | $638 |
| Argyle | 117 | $68,125 | $167,700 | — |
| Wardsville | 1,579 | $121,222 | $329,500 | $885 |
| Vienna | 661 | $38,221 | $159,400 | $591 |
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What is the median household income in St. Elizabeth, MO?
The median household income in St. Elizabeth is $100,313, 42% 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 St. Elizabeth?
The median home value in St. Elizabeth is $284,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is St. Elizabeth, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 42% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 1.3%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: home values 23% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Elizabeth?
The median age in St. Elizabeth is 29.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Elizabeth?
The average commute to work in St. Elizabeth is 35 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Elizabeth?
The unemployment rate in St. Elizabeth is 1.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Elizabeth?
34.4% of adults in St. Elizabeth 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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