Living in Willard, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willard · Census data 2020–2024
Willard has 6,488 residents with a median age of 32.2. The median household income is $84,600 (20% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $212,900, the median rent is $984/month.
Willard at a glance
- Population
- 6,488
- Median age
- 32.2State: 39
- Median household income
- $84,600State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $212,900State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $984/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 70.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Willard a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 20% higher than the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Willard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willard the median home value is $212,900, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $984 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,561 a month in housing costs.
Willard median household income
The median household income in Willard is $84,600 and the income per person is $31,453. 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Willard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,180
- Owner-occupied
- 70.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.8%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1998
- Average household size
- 2.95
Willard demographics
- Population
- 6,488
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 32.8%
- 65 and older
- 10.3%
- Households
- 2,180
- Foreign-born
- 3.3%
- Veterans
- 8.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willard ›
Education in Willard
33.1% of adults 25 and older in Willard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willard
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Willard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard | 6,488 | $84,600 | $212,900 | $984 |
| Republic | 19,829 | $65,729 | $211,500 | $1,123 |
| Ash Grove | 1,333 | $58,250 | $141,800 | $770 |
| Springfield | 169,954 | $49,311 | $177,700 | $964 |
| Walnut Grove | 528 | $55,500 | $139,000 | $807 |
| Battlefield | 6,165 | $94,542 | $255,600 | $1,042 |
| Morrisville | 595 | $60,625 | $151,300 | $843 |
| Pleasant Hope | 716 | $65,078 | $155,600 | $950 |
| Fair Grove | 1,717 | $74,514 | $214,300 | $927 |
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What is the median household income in Willard, MO?
The median household income in Willard is $84,600, 20% 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 Willard?
The median home value in Willard is $212,900, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Willard?
The median gross rent in Willard is $984 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Willard, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 20% higher than the Missouri median; home values 8% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 9.7%.
What is the median age in Willard?
The median age in Willard is 32.2 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Willard?
The average commute to work in Willard is 23 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willard?
The unemployment rate in Willard is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willard?
33.1% of adults in Willard 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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