Living in Washburn, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Washburn · Census data 2020–2024
Washburn has 498 residents with a median age of 26.9. The median household income is $66,250 (6% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $122,500, the median rent is $775/month.
Washburn is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Washburn at a glance
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 26.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $66,250State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $122,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $775/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 66.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.1%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Washburn a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 6% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Washburn
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Washburn the median home value is $122,500, 63% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, which is 23.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,094 a month in housing costs.
Washburn median household income
The median household income in Washburn is $66,250 and the income per person is $24,159. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Washburn: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 211
- Owner-occupied
- 66.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 33.3%
- Vacant
- 16.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.81
Washburn demographics
- Population
- 498
- Median age
- 26.9
- Under 18
- 38%
- 65 and older
- 10.4%
- Households
- 177
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Washburn ›
Education in Washburn
8.1% of adults 25 and older in Washburn have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Washburn
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.4%
Washburn vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washburn | 498 | $66,250 | $122,500 | $775 |
| Seligman | 941 | $47,798 | $93,800 | $797 |
| Exeter | 819 | $47,625 | $101,500 | $763 |
| Gateway | 292 | $44,813 | $174,200 | $636 |
| Cassville | 3,202 | $60,469 | $155,300 | $640 |
| Garfield | 508 | $74,583 | $225,000 | $888 |
| Butterfield | 370 | $54,375 | $98,200 | $794 |
| Rocky Comfort | 253 | $66,125 | $110,400 | — |
| Wheaton | 427 | $37,813 | $120,800 | $473 |
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What is the median household income in Washburn, MO?
The median household income in Washburn is $66,250, 6% 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 Washburn?
The median home value in Washburn is $122,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Washburn?
The median gross rent in Washburn is $775 per month, about 23.1% of household income.
Is Washburn, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 47% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 6% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 18.1%.
What is the median age in Washburn?
The median age in Washburn is 26.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Washburn?
The average commute to work in Washburn is 25 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Washburn?
The unemployment rate in Washburn is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Washburn?
8.1% of adults in Washburn 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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