Living in Westphalia, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Westphalia · Census data 2020–2024
Westphalia has 415 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $61,136 (14% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $202,600, the median rent is $596/month.
Westphalia is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Westphalia at a glance
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $61,136State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $202,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $596/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 72.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Westphalia a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%.
Cons: Median household income 14% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Westphalia
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Westphalia the median home value is $202,600, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, which is 19.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $980 a month in housing costs.
Westphalia median household income
The median household income in Westphalia is $61,136 and the income per person is $35,830. 4.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Westphalia: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 173
- Owner-occupied
- 72.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.5%
- Vacant
- 7.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1952
- Average household size
- 2.22
Westphalia demographics
- Population
- 415
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 25.3%
- Households
- 160
- Foreign-born
- 1.2%
- Veterans
- 10.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Westphalia ›
Education in Westphalia
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Westphalia have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 11.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Westphalia
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Westphalia vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westphalia | 415 | $61,136 | $202,600 | $596 |
| Taos | 1,242 | $98,854 | $270,500 | $419 |
| Linn | 1,197 | $36,176 | $165,800 | $714 |
| Freeburg | 401 | $48,125 | $131,700 | — |
| Argyle | 117 | $68,125 | $167,700 | — |
| Wardsville | 1,579 | $121,222 | $329,500 | $885 |
| Tebbetts | 386 | $76,089 | $213,700 | — |
| Meta | 115 | $42,708 | $96,900 | $544 |
| St. Thomas | 228 | $89,688 | $212,000 | $1,042 |
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What is the median household income in Westphalia, MO?
The median household income in Westphalia is $61,136, 14% 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 Westphalia?
The median home value in Westphalia is $202,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Westphalia?
The median gross rent in Westphalia is $596 per month, about 19.6% of household income.
Is Westphalia, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 4.8%. Minuses: median household income 14% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Westphalia?
The median age in Westphalia is 31.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Westphalia?
The average commute to work in Westphalia is 31 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Westphalia?
The unemployment rate in Westphalia is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Westphalia?
33.8% of adults in Westphalia 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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