Living in St. Robert, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Robert · Census data 2020–2024
St. Robert has 5,356 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $62,641 (11% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $225,300, the median rent is $1,087/month.
St. Robert at a glance
- Population
- 5,356
- Median age
- 32.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $62,641State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $225,300State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,087/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is St. Robert a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 11% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in St. Robert
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Robert the median home value is $225,300, 32% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,087 per month, which is 25.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,484 a month in housing costs.
St. Robert median household income
The median household income in St. Robert is $62,641 and the income per person is $37,834. 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Robert: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,872
- Owner-occupied
- 63%
- Renter-occupied
- 37%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.11
St. Robert demographics
- Population
- 5,356
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 22.1%
- 65 and older
- 13.1%
- Households
- 2,533
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 23.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Robert ›
Education in St. Robert
32.8% of adults 25 and older in St. Robert have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Robert
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.3%
- Drive alone
- 81%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 83.1%
St. Robert vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Robert | 5,356 | $62,641 | $225,300 | $1,087 |
| Waynesville | 5,442 | $56,836 | $200,000 | $1,152 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | 15,432 | $67,772 | — | $1,250 |
| Crocker | 1,024 | $58,207 | $101,600 | $546 |
| Dixon | 1,334 | $49,904 | $134,200 | $644 |
| Richland | 2,136 | $34,268 | $76,100 | $683 |
| Newburg | 331 | $24,911 | $57,500 | $775 |
| Doolittle | 561 | $40,417 | $119,200 | $633 |
| Edgar Springs | 224 | $51,771 | $95,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in St. Robert, MO?
The median household income in St. Robert is $62,641, 11% 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. Robert?
The median home value in St. Robert is $225,300, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. Robert?
The median gross rent in St. Robert is $1,087 per month, about 25.2% of household income.
Is St. Robert, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 19 minutes. Minuses: median household income 11% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 19.2%.
What is the median age in St. Robert?
The median age in St. Robert is 32.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Robert?
The average commute to work in St. Robert is 19 minutes; 8.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Robert?
The unemployment rate in St. Robert is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Robert?
32.8% of adults in St. Robert 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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