Living in Whiteman AFB, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Whiteman AFB · Census data 2020–2024
Whiteman AFB has 3,517 residents with a median age of 22.2. The median household income is $54,641 (23% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $328,800, the median rent is $1,306/month.
Whiteman AFB at a glance
- Population
- 3,517
- Median age
- 22.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $54,641State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $328,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,306/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 3.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 49.7%
- Average commute
- 10 min
Is Whiteman AFB a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%.
Cons: Median household income 23% lower than the Missouri median; home values 43% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Whiteman AFB
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Whiteman AFB the median home value is $328,800, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,306 per month, which is 27.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Whiteman AFB median household income
The median household income in Whiteman AFB is $54,641 and the income per person is $24,391. 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Whiteman AFB: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,023
- Owner-occupied
- 3.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 96.3%
- Vacant
- 2.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 3.07
Whiteman AFB demographics
- Population
- 3,517
- Median age
- 22.2
- Under 18
- 34.2%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 997
- Foreign-born
- 8.3%
- Veterans
- 26.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Whiteman AFB ›
Education in Whiteman AFB
49.7% of adults 25 and older in Whiteman AFB have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 13.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Whiteman AFB
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 10 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 81.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.4%
Whiteman AFB vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whiteman AFB | 3,517 | $54,641 | $328,800 | $1,306 |
| Knob Noster | 2,838 | $62,353 | $202,600 | $826 |
| La Monte | 1,126 | $65,648 | $110,900 | $778 |
| Warrensburg | 19,582 | $57,067 | $222,200 | $921 |
| Green Ridge | 496 | $62,974 | $118,500 | $1,057 |
| Leeton | 660 | $51,917 | $99,600 | $870 |
| Windsor | 3,094 | $49,783 | $101,400 | $912 |
| Houstonia | 273 | $39,337 | — | — |
| Centerview | 248 | $60,000 | $61,000 | $688 |
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What is the median household income in Whiteman AFB, MO?
The median household income in Whiteman AFB is $54,641, 23% 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 Whiteman AFB?
The median home value in Whiteman AFB is $328,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Whiteman AFB?
The median gross rent in Whiteman AFB is $1,306 per month, about 27.3% of household income.
Is Whiteman AFB, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 10 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%. Minuses: median household income 23% lower than the Missouri median; home values 43% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 13.3%.
What is the median age in Whiteman AFB?
The median age in Whiteman AFB is 22.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Whiteman AFB?
The average commute to work in Whiteman AFB is 10 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Whiteman AFB?
The unemployment rate in Whiteman AFB is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Whiteman AFB?
49.7% of adults in Whiteman AFB 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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