Avondale, MO

Missouri

Avondale is a small town in Missouri with a population of 322. Residents earn $48,750 per year, which is 35% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
322 Population 2,300/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $31,297 per capita
$142,300 Home Value $182,700 Zillow
$1,342 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,300 home value, $1,342/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $48,750
35% lower than US avg
Home Value $142,300
50% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 19.9%
41% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,342
15% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 40.3%
26% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.9%
19% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.3%
57% lower than US avg

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

People

Population322
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density2,300/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$31,297
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty5.3%
Commute23 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,300
Rent$1,342
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$182,700
Rent Burden38.3%

Health

Obesity40.3%
UninsuredN/A
Depression25.7%
Heart Disease6.4%

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+88.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.4%

Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Avondale receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Avondale offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Avondale is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Avondale is $142,300, 50% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,342 per month. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Avondale has a population of 322 with a density of 2,300 people per square mile. The median age is 44.7 years, 15% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.3%), with 1.6% Hispanic, 5% Black.

Population

322
Total Population
2,300
People / sq mi
44.7yrs
Median Age
15% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Avondale vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Avondale vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Avondale is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.9% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.

Income: Avondale vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$48,750
35% below US avg
Per Capita Income$31,297

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.9%
19% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.3%
57% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time23.2 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home28.3%

Walkability

The median home value in Avondale is $142,300, 50% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,342 (15% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $182,700.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$142,300
50% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$182,700

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,342
15% above US avg
Rent Burden38.3%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied61.3%

Property Tax

In Avondale, 40.3% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 25.7% report depression. 29.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Avondale vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity40.3%
26% above US avg
Diabetes11.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
High Blood Pressure35.9%
Asthma10.9%
COPD8.1%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking15.6%
Physical Inactivity29.5%
Depression25.7%
Mental Distress19.1%
Physical Distress14.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate74.9%
Checkup Rate75.4%

Food & Exercise

19.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 89.4% 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+19.9%
41% below US avg
High School+88.3%
School Test Score5.51
C+ Education Grade (2.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density2,300/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute23.2 min
Drive Alone66.7%
Public Transit0.6%
Work from Home28.3%

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