Living in St. Mary, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Mary · Census data 2020–2024
St. Mary has 285 residents with a median age of 48.9. The median household income is $49,643 (30% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $120,000, the median rent is $775/month.
St. Mary is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Mary at a glance
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 48.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $49,643State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $120,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.6%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is St. Mary a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Mary
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Mary the median home value is $120,000, 64% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 19% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,125 a month in housing costs.
St. Mary median household income
The median household income in St. Mary is $49,643 and the income per person is $25,123. 25.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Mary: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 141
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 23.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1959
- Average household size
- 2.64
St. Mary demographics
- Population
- 285
- Median age
- 48.9
- Under 18
- 19.6%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 108
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Mary ›
Education in St. Mary
10.6% of adults 25 and older in St. Mary have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Mary
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 93.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 81.5%
St. Mary vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary | 285 | $49,643 | $120,000 | $775 |
| Brewer | 413 | $28,692 | — | — |
| Chester | 6,797 | $80,625 | $111,700 | $760 |
| Ste. Genevieve | 5,010 | $48,097 | $172,400 | $771 |
| Ellis Grove | 359 | $82,813 | $78,300 | $850 |
| Perryville | 8,536 | $51,897 | $179,700 | $944 |
| Shakertowne | 569 | $70,208 | $170,000 | $1,021 |
| Weingarten | 114 | $49,514 | — | — |
| Evansville | 781 | $65,750 | $88,200 | $791 |
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What is the median household income in St. Mary, MO?
The median household income in St. Mary is $49,643, 30% 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. Mary?
The median home value in St. Mary is $120,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. Mary?
The median gross rent in St. Mary is $775 per month, about 19% of household income.
Is St. Mary, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 25.1%.
What is the median age in St. Mary?
The median age in St. Mary is 48.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Mary?
The average commute to work in St. Mary is 28 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Mary?
The unemployment rate in St. Mary is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Mary?
10.6% of adults in St. Mary 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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