Commerce, MO

Missouri

Commerce is a small town in Missouri with a population of 147.

1.7 /5.0
D Poor
147 Population 420/sq mi density
$80,500 Home Value
D
Overall
1.7 / 5.0
Poor overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.5% bachelor's degree or higher
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

147
Total Population
420
People / sq mi
28.8yrs
Median Age
26% below US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 42.9%
Female 57.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Commerce vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

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

Social Characteristics

Commerce vs U.S. Average

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.

Income: Commerce vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Per Capita Income$21,783

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate15.6%
26% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time58.1 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Commerce is $80,500, 71% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

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-Occupied91.2%
Housing Units45
Median Year Built1978

Property Tax

8.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 34.0% 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+8.5%
75% below US avg
High School+76.6%
Graduate Degree+2.3%
School Test Score5.51
D Education Grade (1.7/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density420/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access34.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute58.1 min
Drive Alone92.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.4%

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