At a Glance
Home Value
$80,500
Zillow: $173,047
Bachelor's Degree+
8.5%
76.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
20.8% smoking rate
How Commerce Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Commerce's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Commerce a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Commerce is $80,500 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $173,047. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
8.5% of adults in Commerce hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(75% below the national average).
76.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Commerce has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population147
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density420/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans0.9%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$21,783
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty15.6%
Housing
Home Value$80,500
Rent
Ownership91.2%
Zillow$173,047
Housing Units45
Rent Burden27.9%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes10.8%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.4%
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
Elevation335 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.5%
High School+76.6%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute58 min
Broadband97.1%
EV Stations1
Did You Know?
The median home in Commerce was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Cape Girardeau Regional (9 miles).
21.8% of the population has a disability.