Avondale, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
322 Population 2,300/sq mi density
$48,750 Median Income $31,297 per capita
$142,300 Home Value $190,965 Zillow
$1,342 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$48,750 median income, 4.5% 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

Avondale, MO

At a Glance

Median Income
$48,750
35% below
$31,297 per capita
Home Value
$142,300
50% below
Zillow: $190,965
Median Rent
$1,342/mo
15% above
38.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.9%
41% below
88.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
18.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

How Avondale Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Avondale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
65%
Home Value
50%
Rent
115%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
59%
Unemployment
125%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Avondale a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Avondale residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,297. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Avondale is $142,300 , 50% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $190,965. Median rent is $1,342/month, with 38.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Education

19.9% of adults in Avondale hold a bachelor's degree or higher (41% below the national average). 88.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Avondale has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population322
Median Age44.7 yrs
Density2,300/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans11.4%

Economy

B+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$31,297
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty5.3%

Housing

A+
Home Value$142,300
Rent$1,342
Ownership61.3%
Zillow$190,965
Housing Units193
Rent Burden38.3%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.9%
Heart Disease6.4%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain38.1 in/yr
Elevation791 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.9%
High School+88.3%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband89.4%
EV Stations16

Did You Know?

The median home in Avondale was built in 1957.
28.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Kansas City International (13 miles).
21.1% of the population has a disability.