Living in Sullivan, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sullivan · Census data 2020–2024
Sullivan has 6,310 residents with a median age of 39.4. The median household income is $63,370 (10% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $163,200, the median rent is $919/month.
Sullivan at a glance
- Population
- 6,310
- Median age
- 39.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $63,370State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $163,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $919/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 62.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Sullivan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%.
Cons: Median household income 10% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 5.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sullivan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sullivan the median home value is $163,200, 51% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $919 per month, which is 25.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,162 a month in housing costs.
Sullivan median household income
The median household income in Sullivan is $63,370 and the income per person is $32,875. 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Sullivan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,920
- Owner-occupied
- 62.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.6%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.27
Sullivan demographics
- Population
- 6,310
- Median age
- 39.4
- Under 18
- 24.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.3%
- Households
- 2,722
- Foreign-born
- 0.1%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sullivan ›
Education in Sullivan
18.9% of adults 25 and older in Sullivan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 8.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sullivan
- Unemployment rate
- 5.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.4%
- Drive alone
- 74.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Sullivan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sullivan | 6,310 | $63,370 | $163,200 | $919 |
| Oak Grove Village | 347 | $41,324 | $152,500 | $873 |
| West Sullivan | 220 | $61,875 | $150,000 | $1,424 |
| Miramiguoa Park | 155 | $80,000 | $134,200 | — |
| Bourbon | 1,636 | $53,533 | $136,800 | $907 |
| Leasburg | 279 | $40,833 | $101,500 | $663 |
| Lake St. Clair | 872 | $81,397 | $227,800 | — |
| St. Clair | 4,789 | $41,820 | $157,700 | $1,011 |
| Parkway | 624 | $44,479 | $192,900 | $862 |
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What is the median household income in Sullivan, MO?
The median household income in Sullivan is $63,370, 10% 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 Sullivan?
The median home value in Sullivan is $163,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Sullivan?
The median gross rent in Sullivan is $919 per month, about 25.3% of household income.
Is Sullivan, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 29% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 11.4%. Minuses: median household income 10% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 5.9%.
What is the median age in Sullivan?
The median age in Sullivan is 39.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Sullivan?
The average commute to work in Sullivan is 22 minutes; 5.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sullivan?
The unemployment rate in Sullivan is 5.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sullivan?
18.9% of adults in Sullivan 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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