Living in Willow Springs, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Willow Springs · Census data 2020–2024
Willow Springs has 2,279 residents with a median age of 33.3. The median household income is $41,406 (41% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $135,400, the median rent is $634/month.
Willow Springs at a glance
- Population
- 2,279
- Median age
- 33.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $41,406State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $135,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $634/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 51.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Willow Springs a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 41% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Willow Springs
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Willow Springs the median home value is $135,400, 59% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $634 per month, which is 23.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,128 a month in housing costs.
Willow Springs median household income
The median household income in Willow Springs is $41,406 and the income per person is $25,412. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Willow Springs: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,062
- Owner-occupied
- 51.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 48.7%
- Vacant
- 12.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.41
Willow Springs demographics
- Population
- 2,279
- Median age
- 33.3
- Under 18
- 26.3%
- 65 and older
- 17.5%
- Households
- 927
- Foreign-born
- 2.4%
- Veterans
- 7.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Willow Springs ›
Education in Willow Springs
16% of adults 25 and older in Willow Springs have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 6.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Willow Springs
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 13%
- Drive alone
- 64.7%
- Public transit
- 1.6%
- Walk to work
- 0.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.3%
Willow Springs vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willow Springs | 2,279 | $41,406 | $135,400 | $634 |
| Pomona | 178 | $32,604 | $72,800 | $671 |
| Cabool | 2,348 | $33,929 | $130,000 | $475 |
| Mountain View | 2,658 | $38,942 | $123,500 | $424 |
| West Plains | 12,441 | $44,002 | $169,900 | $810 |
| Mountain Grove | 4,491 | $37,415 | $87,200 | $839 |
| Summersville | 409 | $48,125 | $67,500 | $663 |
| Houston | 2,226 | $40,000 | $114,400 | $698 |
| Raymondville | 563 | $48,438 | $119,500 | $492 |
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What is the median household income in Willow Springs, MO?
The median household income in Willow Springs is $41,406, 41% 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 Willow Springs?
The median home value in Willow Springs is $135,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Willow Springs?
The median gross rent in Willow Springs is $634 per month, about 23.3% of household income.
Is Willow Springs, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 41% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6%; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Willow Springs?
The median age in Willow Springs is 33.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Willow Springs?
The average commute to work in Willow Springs is 18 minutes; 13% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Willow Springs?
The unemployment rate in Willow Springs is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Willow Springs?
16% of adults in Willow Springs 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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