Living in Wellington, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellington · Census data 2020–2024
Wellington has 432 residents with a median age of 47.5. The median household income is $67,045 (5% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $144,200, the median rent is $1,004/month.
Wellington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Wellington at a glance
- Population
- 432
- Median age
- 47.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $67,045State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $144,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,004/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 71.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.4%
- Average commute
- 38 min
Is Wellington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 37% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Wellington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellington the median home value is $144,200, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,004 per month, which is 23.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,067 a month in housing costs.
Wellington median household income
The median household income in Wellington is $67,045 and the income per person is $33,994. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Wellington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 241
- Owner-occupied
- 71.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 28.9%
- Vacant
- 21.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.27
Wellington demographics
- Population
- 432
- Median age
- 47.5
- Under 18
- 19.9%
- 65 and older
- 26.9%
- Households
- 190
- Foreign-born
- 1.4%
- Veterans
- 14.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellington ›
Education in Wellington
12.4% of adults 25 and older in Wellington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellington
- Unemployment rate
- 8.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 38 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 4.4%
- Drive alone
- 81.9%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.8%
Wellington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington | 432 | $67,045 | $144,200 | $1,004 |
| Camden | 135 | $50,000 | $58,800 | — |
| Napoleon | 201 | $69,219 | $183,300 | — |
| Lexington | 4,606 | $56,905 | $161,300 | $801 |
| Henrietta | 390 | $60,417 | $51,400 | $775 |
| Levasy | 104 | $82,292 | $193,800 | $1,361 |
| Orrick | 727 | $73,000 | $139,600 | $750 |
| Richmond | 5,959 | $59,556 | $142,600 | $722 |
| Odessa | 5,620 | $100,022 | $238,200 | $1,063 |
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What is the median household income in Wellington, MO?
The median household income in Wellington is $67,045, 5% 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 Wellington?
The median home value in Wellington is $144,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Wellington?
The median gross rent in Wellington is $1,004 per month, about 23.7% of household income.
Is Wellington, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 37% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 38 minutes; unemployment of 8.5%; a poverty rate of 13.7%.
What is the median age in Wellington?
The median age in Wellington is 47.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Wellington?
The average commute to work in Wellington is 38 minutes; 4.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellington?
The unemployment rate in Wellington is 8.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellington?
12.4% of adults in Wellington 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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