Living in St. Thomas, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of St. Thomas · Census data 2020–2024
St. Thomas has 228 residents with a median age of 39.6. The median household income is $89,688 (27% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $212,000, the median rent is $1,042/month.
St. Thomas is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
St. Thomas at a glance
- Population
- 228
- Median age
- 39.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $89,688State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $212,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,042/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 88.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 45.1%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is St. Thomas a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 27% higher than the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in St. Thomas
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In St. Thomas the median home value is $212,000, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,042 per month, which is 13.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,278 a month in housing costs.
St. Thomas median household income
The median household income in St. Thomas is $89,688 and the income per person is $48,589. 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in St. Thomas: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 91
- Owner-occupied
- 88.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.2%
- Vacant
- 2.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.56
St. Thomas demographics
- Population
- 228
- Median age
- 39.6
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 89
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of St. Thomas ›
Education in St. Thomas
45.1% of adults 25 and older in St. Thomas have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 16.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in St. Thomas
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
St. Thomas vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Thomas | 228 | $89,688 | $212,000 | $1,042 |
| Meta | 115 | $42,708 | $96,900 | $544 |
| St. Elizabeth | 587 | $100,313 | $284,100 | — |
| Wardsville | 1,579 | $121,222 | $329,500 | $885 |
| Eugene | 158 | $58,846 | — | — |
| Taos | 1,242 | $98,854 | $270,500 | $419 |
| Argyle | 117 | $68,125 | $167,700 | — |
| Westphalia | 415 | $61,136 | $202,600 | $596 |
| Jefferson City | 42,488 | $66,371 | $218,700 | $802 |
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What is the median household income in St. Thomas, MO?
The median household income in St. Thomas is $89,688, 27% 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. Thomas?
The median home value in St. Thomas is $212,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in St. Thomas?
The median gross rent in St. Thomas is $1,042 per month, about 13.1% of household income.
Is St. Thomas, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 27% higher than the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 3.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes.
What is the median age in St. Thomas?
The median age in St. Thomas is 39.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in St. Thomas?
The average commute to work in St. Thomas is 27 minutes; 13.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in St. Thomas?
The unemployment rate in St. Thomas is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is St. Thomas?
45.1% of adults in St. Thomas 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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