Farley, MO

Missouri

Farley is a small town in Missouri with a population of 262. Residents earn $103,750 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

4.4 /5.0
A Great
262 Population 226/sq mi density
$103,750 Median Income $45,970 per capita
$183,300 Home Value
$913 Median Rent 9.0% income on rent
A
Overall
4.4 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$183,300 home value, $913/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,750
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $183,300
35% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 29.0%
14% lower than US avg
Median Rent $913
21% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.2%
3% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.7%
70% lower than US avg

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

People

Population262
Median Age50.4 yrs
Density226/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Largest GroupWhite 91%
Veterans11.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,750
Per Capita$45,970
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty3.7%
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$183,300
Rent$913
OwnershipN/A
Rent Burden9.0%

Health

Obesity33.2%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.3%
Heart Disease4.4%

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.0%
High School+93.3%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute28 min
Broadband73.0%

Is Farley a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Farley receives an overall livability score of 4.4 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Farley stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Farley is $103,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Farley among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Farley is $183,300, 35% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $913 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.3% 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.

Farley has a population of 262 with a density of 226 people per square mile. The median age is 50.4 years, 30% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (91.2%), with 1.5% Hispanic.

Population

262
Total Population
226
People / sq mi
50.4yrs
Median Age
30% above US avg
1.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.3%
Female 42.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Farley vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.5%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.5%
59% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Farley vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Farley is $103,750, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Farley vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,750
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.7%
70% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Farley is $183,300, 35% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $913 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$183,300
35% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$913
21% below US avg
Rent Burden9.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.3%

Property Tax

In Farley, 33.2% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.3% report depression. 17.8% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.2%
3% above US avg
Diabetes7.5%
Heart Disease4.4%
High Blood Pressure28.6%
Asthma9.1%
COPD4.4%
Stroke2.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.4%
Physical Inactivity17.8%
Depression22.3%
Mental Distress14.5%
Physical Distress9.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate85.4%
Checkup Rate77.5%

Food & Exercise

29.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (14% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 73.0% 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+29.0%
14% below US avg
High School+93.3%
School Test Score5.51
B Education Grade (3.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density226/sq mi
Total Area1.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access73.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Drive Alone82.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home7.8%

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