Living in West Sullivan, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Sullivan · Census data 2020–2024
West Sullivan has 220 residents with a median age of 26.7. The median household income is $61,875 (12% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $150,000, the median rent is $1,424/month.
West Sullivan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
West Sullivan at a glance
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 26.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,875State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $150,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,424/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 10.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is West Sullivan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 35% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in West Sullivan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Sullivan the median home value is $150,000, 55% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,424 per month, which is 29.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,083 a month in housing costs.
West Sullivan median household income
The median household income in West Sullivan is $61,875 and the income per person is $23,214. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in West Sullivan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 93
- Owner-occupied
- 10.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 89.2%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.37
West Sullivan demographics
- Population
- 220
- Median age
- 26.7
- Under 18
- 15.5%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 93
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Sullivan ›
Education in West Sullivan
2.6% of adults 25 and older in West Sullivan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Sullivan
- Unemployment rate
- 11.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 1%
- Drive alone
- 82.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.6%
West Sullivan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Sullivan | 220 | $61,875 | $150,000 | $1,424 |
| Sullivan | 6,310 | $63,370 | $163,200 | $919 |
| Oak Grove Village | 347 | $41,324 | $152,500 | $873 |
| Bourbon | 1,636 | $53,533 | $136,800 | $907 |
| Miramiguoa Park | 155 | $80,000 | $134,200 | — |
| Leasburg | 279 | $40,833 | $101,500 | $663 |
| Lake St. Clair | 872 | $81,397 | $227,800 | — |
| Cuba | 3,189 | $45,916 | $136,600 | $744 |
| St. Clair | 4,789 | $41,820 | $157,700 | $1,011 |
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What is the median household income in West Sullivan, MO?
The median household income in West Sullivan is $61,875, 12% 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 West Sullivan?
The median home value in West Sullivan is $150,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in West Sullivan?
The median gross rent in West Sullivan is $1,424 per month, about 29.2% of household income.
Is West Sullivan, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 35% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 11.8%; a poverty rate of 22.2%.
What is the median age in West Sullivan?
The median age in West Sullivan is 26.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in West Sullivan?
The average commute to work in West Sullivan is 29 minutes; 1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Sullivan?
The unemployment rate in West Sullivan is 11.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Sullivan?
2.6% of adults in West Sullivan 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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