Home Value
$80,500
71% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.5%
75% lower than US avg
Unemployment
0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate
15.6%
26% higher than US avg
How Commerce Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population147
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
Median IncomeN/A
Per Capita$21,783
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.6%
Commute58 min
Housing
Home Value$80,500
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units45
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days318/yr
Elevation335 ft (102 m)
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.51
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute58 min
Broadband34.0%
Is Commerce a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Commerce receives an overall livability score of 1.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of D. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. Commerce faces significant challenges across several quality-of-life categories.
Economy & Jobs
The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. The poverty rate of 15.6% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Commerce is $80,500, 71% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership.
Education
8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 76.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Climate & Weather
With 318 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Commerce has a population of 147 with a density of 420 people per square mile. The median age is 28.8 years, 26% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).
Population
28.8yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
The median household income in Commerce is N/A. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 58 minutes.
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 15.6% |
| 26% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 58.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 92.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 7.4% |
The median home value in Commerce is $80,500, 71% below the national average.
Home Values
| Census Median | $80,500 |
| 71% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
HUD Fair Market Rent
| Studio | $732 |
| 1 Bedroom | $775 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $970 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,265 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,457 |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 91.2% |
| Housing Units | 45 |
| Median Year Built | 1978 |
Property Tax