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Allendale, MO

Missouri

Allendale is a small town in Missouri with a population of 60. Residents earn $72,917 per year, which is 3% below the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
60 Population 105/sq mi density
$72,917 Median Income $25,518 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,917 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$200,000 home value
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $72,917
3% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.4%
54% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.3%
48% higher than US avg

How Allendale Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population60
Median Age53.7 yrs
Density105/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans52.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$25,518
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.3%
Commute12 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units23
Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days282/yr
Elevation1,063 ft (324 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.4%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute12 min
Broadband21.0%

Is Allendale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Allendale receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate. Allendale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Allendale is $72,917, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 18.3% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Allendale is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 282 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Allendale has a population of 60 with a density of 105 people per square mile. The median age is 53.7 years, 38% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

60
Total Population
105
People / sq mi
53.7yrs
Median Age
38% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 58.3%
Female 41.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Allendale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Allendale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Allendale is $72,917, which is 3% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes.

Income: Allendale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$72,917
3% below US avg
Per Capita Income$25,518

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.3%
48% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time12.3 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Allendale is $200,000, 29% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied85.7%
Housing Units23
Median Year Built1938

Property Tax

15.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 21.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.4%
54% below US avg
High School+96.2%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.51
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density105/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access21.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute12.3 min
Drive Alone95.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home4.8%

Nearby Cities

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