Living in West Line, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Line · Census data 2020–2024

West Line has 59 residents with a median age of 56.3. The median household income is $68,750 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $150,000.

West Line is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

West Line at a glance

Population
59
Median age
56.3State: 39
Median household income
$68,750State: $70,702
Median home value
$150,000State: $230,300
Homeowners
75%
Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
Average commute
44 min

Is West Line a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.7%.

Cons: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; an average commute of 44 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and September–October.

Cost of living in West Line

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Line the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

West Line$150,000
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

West Line median household income

The median household income in West Line is $68,750 and the income per person is $43,942. 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

West Line$68,750
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in West Line: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
36
Owner-occupied
75%
Renter-occupied
25%
Vacant
11.1%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1995
Average household size
1.84

West Line demographics

Population
59
Median age
56.3
Under 18
11.9%
65 and older
28.8%
Households
32
Foreign-born
0%
Veterans
13.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.9%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Line ›

Education in West Line

16.3% of adults 25 and older in West Line have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.1% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

West Line16.3%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in West Line

Unemployment rate
0%State: 4%
Average commute
44 minState: 24 min
Work from home
29.4%
Drive alone
67.6%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.8%

West Line vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
West Line59$68,750$150,000—
Cleveland968$86,493$296,800$1,123
Freeman690$72,125$161,700$983
Louisburg5,094$68,824$269,500$1,439
Riverview Estates105$150,313$362,500—
Peculiar5,958$94,519$283,900$1,275
Drexel924$54,519$155,100$845
Harrisonville9,970$62,473$209,200$944
Belton25,008$69,226$203,200$1,290

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Living in West Line: FAQ

What is the median household income in West Line, MO?

The median household income in West Line is $68,750, about the same as 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 West Line?

The median home value in West Line is $150,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

Is West Line, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 1.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; an average commute of 44 minutes.

What is the median age in West Line?

The median age in West Line is 56.3 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in West Line?

The average commute to work in West Line is 44 minutes; 29.4% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in West Line?

The unemployment rate in West Line is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is West Line?

16.3% of adults in West Line 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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