Living in Weston, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Weston · Census data 2020–2024
Weston has 1,922 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $88,750 (26% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $259,000, the median rent is $1,000/month.
Weston at a glance
- Population
- 1,922
- Median age
- 41.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $88,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $259,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,000/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 78.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.9%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Weston a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 26% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%.
Cons: Home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
The weather is best in May and August to October.
Cost of living in Weston
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Weston the median home value is $259,000, 22% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,000 per month, which is 25% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,655 a month in housing costs.
Weston median household income
The median household income in Weston is $88,750 and the income per person is $39,951. 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Weston: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 886
- Owner-occupied
- 78.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.5%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.52
Weston demographics
- Population
- 1,922
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 25.8%
- 65 and older
- 20.7%
- Households
- 762
- Foreign-born
- 3%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Weston ›
Education in Weston
39.9% of adults 25 and older in Weston have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 19.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Weston
- Unemployment rate
- 2.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 9.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.4%
- Public transit
- 0.3%
- Walk to work
- 0.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Weston vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weston | 1,922 | $88,750 | $259,000 | $1,000 |
| Tracy | 309 | $75,938 | $270,700 | $737 |
| Leavenworth | 37,195 | $72,987 | $193,000 | $1,229 |
| Platte City | 4,824 | $71,498 | $210,800 | $1,226 |
| Camden Point | 401 | $76,250 | $246,300 | $990 |
| Farley | 309 | $124,375 | $233,900 | $942 |
| Dearborn | 557 | $49,750 | $185,600 | $454 |
| Lansing | 11,246 | $102,786 | $270,800 | $1,406 |
| Lewis and Clark Village | 101 | $93,750 | $160,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Weston, MO?
The median household income in Weston is $88,750, 26% higher 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 Weston?
The median home value in Weston is $259,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Weston?
The median gross rent in Weston is $1,000 per month, about 25% of household income.
Is Weston, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 26% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 2.2%; a poverty rate of 5.7%. Minuses: home values 12% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes.
What is the median age in Weston?
The median age in Weston is 41.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Weston?
The average commute to work in Weston is 30 minutes; 9.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Weston?
The unemployment rate in Weston is 2.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Weston?
39.9% of adults in Weston 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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