Living in St. John, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. John · Census data 2020–2024
St. John has 6,527 residents with a median age of 36. The median household income is $53,755 (24% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $106,300, the median rent is $1,159/month.
St. John at a glance
- Population
- 6,527
- Median age
- 36State: 39
- Median household income
- $53,755State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $106,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,159/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 58.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is St. John a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. John
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. John the median home value is $106,300, 68% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,159 per month, which is 34.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,240 a month in housing costs.
St. John median household income
The median household income in St. John is $53,755 and the income per person is $28,849. 15.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. John: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,875
- Owner-occupied
- 58.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.4%
- Vacant
- 4.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.36
St. John demographics
- Population
- 6,527
- Median age
- 36
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 2,741
- Foreign-born
- 8%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. John ›
Education in St. John
19.9% of adults 25 and older in St. John have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. John
- Unemployment rate
- 6.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 11.7%
- Drive alone
- 77.8%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.6%
St. John vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John | 6,527 | $53,755 | $106,300 | $1,159 |
| Charlack | 1,596 | $54,792 | $119,000 | $1,096 |
| Sycamore Hills | 672 | $85,962 | $137,500 | $1,119 |
| Bel-Ridge | 2,432 | $38,049 | $90,700 | $969 |
| Breckenridge Hills | 4,402 | $40,958 | $96,100 | $1,112 |
| Woodson Terrace | 3,908 | $47,417 | $104,000 | $1,179 |
| Edmundson | 975 | $49,213 | $92,900 | $1,243 |
| Overland | 15,695 | $61,773 | $131,900 | $1,112 |
| Vinita Park | 2,042 | $53,995 | $99,300 | $1,154 |
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What is the median household income in St. John, MO?
The median household income in St. John is $53,755, 24% 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 St. John?
The median home value in St. John is $106,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. John?
The median gross rent in St. John is $1,159 per month, about 34.6% of household income.
Is St. John, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 54% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.3%; a poverty rate of 15.4%.
What is the median age in St. John?
The median age in St. John is 36 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. John?
The average commute to work in St. John is 23 minutes; 11.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. John?
The unemployment rate in St. John is 6.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. John?
19.9% of adults in St. John 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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