Living in Webb City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Webb City · Census data 2020–2024
Webb City has 13,221 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $65,469 (7% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $169,100, the median rent is $1,008/month.
Webb City at a glance
- Population
- 13,221
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $65,469State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $169,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,008/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 58.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.7%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Webb City a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Webb City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Webb City the median home value is $169,100, 49% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,008 per month, which is 26.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,238 a month in housing costs.
Webb City median household income
The median household income in Webb City is $65,469 and the income per person is $28,627. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Webb City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,456
- Owner-occupied
- 58.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 41.8%
- Vacant
- 6.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.58
Webb City demographics
- Population
- 13,221
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 26.7%
- 65 and older
- 13.5%
- Households
- 5,077
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 6.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Webb City ›
Education in Webb City
26.7% of adults 25 and older in Webb City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Webb City
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 6.5%
- Drive alone
- 80.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.8%
Webb City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webb City | 13,221 | $65,469 | $169,100 | $1,008 |
| Carterville | 2,074 | $58,849 | $97,600 | $796 |
| Airport Drive | 941 | $69,063 | $251,100 | $909 |
| Oronogo | 2,804 | $91,563 | $188,500 | $1,299 |
| Carl Junction | 8,339 | $82,879 | $218,300 | $1,307 |
| Duenweg | 1,918 | $63,375 | $128,900 | $987 |
| Duquesne | 2,257 | $54,135 | $184,200 | $862 |
| Brooklyn Heights | 106 | $73,750 | $133,100 | — |
| Joplin | 52,593 | $52,097 | $168,300 | $962 |
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What is the median household income in Webb City, MO?
The median household income in Webb City is $65,469, 7% 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 Webb City?
The median home value in Webb City is $169,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Webb City?
The median gross rent in Webb City is $1,008 per month, about 26.3% of household income.
Is Webb City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 7% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Webb City?
The median age in Webb City is 31.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Webb City?
The average commute to work in Webb City is 17 minutes; 6.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Webb City?
The unemployment rate in Webb City is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Webb City?
26.7% of adults in Webb City 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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