Living in Wright City, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Wright City · Census data 2020–2024
Wright City has 5,240 residents with a median age of 36.8. The median household income is $80,152 (13% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $238,800, the median rent is $894/month.
Wright City at a glance
- Population
- 5,240
- Median age
- 36.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $80,152State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $238,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $894/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 82.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.7%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Wright City a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Wright City
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Wright City the median home value is $238,800, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $894 per month, which is 18.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,438 a month in housing costs.
Wright City median household income
The median household income in Wright City is $80,152 and the income per person is $32,997. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Wright City: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,869
- Owner-occupied
- 82.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.8%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2007
- Average household size
- 2.93
Wright City demographics
- Population
- 5,240
- Median age
- 36.8
- Under 18
- 22.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.2%
- Households
- 1,783
- Foreign-born
- 4.8%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Wright City ›
Education in Wright City
19.7% of adults 25 and older in Wright City have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Wright City
- Unemployment rate
- 4%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 10.7%
- Drive alone
- 72.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 86.9%
Wright City vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wright City | 5,240 | $80,152 | $238,800 | $894 |
| Foristell | 1,096 | $116,581 | $431,700 | $883 |
| Truesdale | 990 | $58,750 | $214,300 | $833 |
| Innsbrook | 843 | $150,833 | $492,400 | — |
| Warrenton | 9,066 | $61,031 | $204,800 | $964 |
| Wentzville | 47,061 | $112,394 | $331,300 | $1,345 |
| Flint Hill | 583 | $130,208 | $475,500 | $1,611 |
| Moscow Mills | 3,823 | $73,468 | $196,400 | $1,107 |
| Troy | 13,947 | $79,012 | $226,500 | $1,033 |
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What is the median household income in Wright City, MO?
The median household income in Wright City is $80,152, 13% 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 Wright City?
The median home value in Wright City is $238,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Wright City?
The median gross rent in Wright City is $894 per month, about 18.4% of household income.
Is Wright City, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: home values 4% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes.
What is the median age in Wright City?
The median age in Wright City is 36.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Wright City?
The average commute to work in Wright City is 28 minutes; 10.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Wright City?
The unemployment rate in Wright City is 4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Wright City?
19.7% of adults in Wright City 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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