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Cost of Living in New Madrid County, MO

Population 15,731 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$729
Median home value$111,800
Median household income$51,881

The median rent in New Madrid County, MO is $729/month, 29% lower than the Missouri median and 48% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $111,800, 66% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $51,881 a year, 27% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 16.9%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $29,160/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.2×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $565/mo

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New Madrid County vs. Missouri vs. U.S.

New Madrid CountyMissouriU.S.
Median rent$729$1,033$1,413
Median home value$111,800$230,300$332,700
Median household income$51,881$70,702$80,734
Homeownership rate64.2%68.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher14.5%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate17.7%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.4%4.0%5.2%
Work from home3.3%13.0%15.1%
Median age41.339.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in New Madrid County, MO?

The median gross rent in New Madrid County, MO is $729 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

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

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $29,160 a year in gross income.

Is New Madrid County, MO expensive to live in?

Rent there is 48% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.2 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

Mason County, KYRent $727 · Income $52,178Wilkes County, NCRent $723 · Income $51,721Dodge County, GARent $723 · Income $51,587Muhlenberg County, KYRent $718 · Income $51,927Bibb County, ALRent $733 · Income $52,541Lincoln County, ARRent $744 · Income $51,778

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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