Living in Wardsville, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wardsville · Census data 2020–2024
Wardsville has 1,579 residents with a median age of 36.2. The median household income is $121,222 (71% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $329,500, the median rent is $885/month.
Wardsville at a glance
- Population
- 1,579
- Median age
- 36.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $121,222State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $329,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $885/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 84.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 41.9%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Wardsville a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 71% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.5%.
Cons: Home values 43% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wardsville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wardsville the median home value is $329,500, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $885 per month, which is 18.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,693 a month in housing costs.
Wardsville median household income
The median household income in Wardsville is $121,222 and the income per person is $44,323. 2.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Wardsville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 577
- Owner-occupied
- 84.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 15.6%
- Vacant
- 4.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.86
Wardsville demographics
- Population
- 1,579
- Median age
- 36.2
- Under 18
- 33%
- 65 and older
- 15.5%
- Households
- 553
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wardsville ›
Education in Wardsville
41.9% of adults 25 and older in Wardsville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wardsville
- Unemployment rate
- 0.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Wardsville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wardsville | 1,579 | $121,222 | $329,500 | $885 |
| Taos | 1,242 | $98,854 | $270,500 | $419 |
| Jefferson City | 42,488 | $66,371 | $218,700 | $802 |
| St. Thomas | 228 | $89,688 | $212,000 | $1,042 |
| Lohman | 243 | $89,167 | $218,800 | $745 |
| Westphalia | 415 | $61,136 | $202,600 | $596 |
| St. Martins | 1,228 | $89,250 | $242,400 | $796 |
| Holts Summit | 4,609 | $85,064 | $191,900 | $1,122 |
| Meta | 115 | $42,708 | $96,900 | $544 |
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What is the median household income in Wardsville, MO?
The median household income in Wardsville is $121,222, 71% 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 Wardsville?
The median home value in Wardsville is $329,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Wardsville?
The median gross rent in Wardsville is $885 per month, about 18.3% of household income.
Is Wardsville, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 71% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 0.7%; a poverty rate of 2.5%. Minuses: home values 43% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Wardsville?
The median age in Wardsville is 36.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Wardsville?
The average commute to work in Wardsville is 22 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wardsville?
The unemployment rate in Wardsville is 0.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wardsville?
41.9% of adults in Wardsville 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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