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Cost of Living in Linn County, MO

Population 11,852 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$620
Median home value$123,300
Median household income$61,635

The median rent in Linn County, MO is $620/month, 40% lower than the Missouri median and 56% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $123,300, 63% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $61,635 a year, 13% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 12.1%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $24,800/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.0×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $623/mo

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Linn County vs. Missouri vs. U.S.

Linn CountyMissouriU.S.
Median rent$620$1,033$1,413
Median home value$123,300$230,300$332,700
Median household income$61,635$70,702$80,734
Homeownership rate78.5%68.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher19.2%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate13.7%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.2%4.0%5.2%
Work from home9.1%13.0%15.1%
Median age42.139.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Linn County, MO?

The median gross rent in Linn County, MO is $620 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Linn County, MO?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $24,800 a year in gross income.

Is Linn County, MO expensive to live in?

Rent there is 56% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.0 times the median household income.

Other counties in Missouri

St. Louis County, MORent $1,209 · Income $82,936Jackson County, MORent $1,197 · Income $68,577St. Charles County, MORent $1,370 · Income $104,692Greene County, MORent $989 · Income $61,479St. Louis city, MORent $997 · Income $56,160Clay County, MORent $1,243 · Income $88,468

Counties with a similar cost of living

Grant County, WVRent $644 · Income $62,361Washington County, ALRent $655 · Income $61,042Smith County, MSRent $664 · Income $60,916Polk County, TNRent $676 · Income $62,522Clay County, ALRent $619 · Income $55,250Perry County, INRent $682 · Income $61,151

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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