Living in Wellston, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wellston · Census data 2020–2024
Wellston has 1,628 residents with a median age of 48.1. The median household income is $44,957 (36% lower than the Missouri median), the median rent is $1,005/month.
Wellston at a glance
- Population
- 1,628
- Median age
- 48.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $44,957State: $70,702
- Median rent
- $1,005/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 49.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.5%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Wellston a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 35.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Wellston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wellston the median home value is —. Renters pay a median of $1,005 per month, which is 31.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,043 a month in housing costs.
Wellston median household income
The median household income in Wellston is $44,957 and the income per person is $23,967. 35.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Wellston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,113
- Owner-occupied
- 49.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 50.7%
- Vacant
- 29.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.07
Wellston demographics
- Population
- 1,628
- Median age
- 48.1
- Under 18
- 23%
- 65 and older
- 8.9%
- Households
- 785
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 4.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wellston ›
Education in Wellston
12.5% of adults 25 and older in Wellston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wellston
- Unemployment rate
- 12.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 72.5%
- Public transit
- 16.4%
- Walk to work
- 1.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 63.4%
Wellston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellston | 1,628 | $44,957 | — | $1,005 |
| Hillsdale | 873 | $37,583 | $52,700 | $1,127 |
| Pagedale | 2,531 | $31,250 | $75,200 | $965 |
| Velda Village Hills | 858 | $45,000 | $51,200 | $1,137 |
| Velda City | 1,158 | $37,105 | $49,500 | $1,218 |
| Uplands Park | 322 | $50,250 | $85,200 | $1,450 |
| Beverly Hills | 488 | $47,381 | $70,900 | $1,156 |
| Greendale | 794 | $56,500 | $115,400 | $1,375 |
| Pine Lawn | 2,716 | $24,837 | $66,800 | $1,003 |
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What is the median household income in Wellston, MO?
The median household income in Wellston is $44,957, 36% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How much is rent in Wellston?
The median gross rent in Wellston is $1,005 per month, about 31.9% of household income.
Is Wellston, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 36% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 12.1%; a poverty rate of 35.4%.
What is the median age in Wellston?
The median age in Wellston is 48.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Wellston?
The average commute to work in Wellston is 20 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wellston?
The unemployment rate in Wellston is 12.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wellston?
12.5% of adults in Wellston 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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