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Gladstone, MO
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Gladstone, MO
At a Glance
How Gladstone Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Gladstone's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Gladstone a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Gladstone residents earn a median household income of $72,134 , which is 4% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,651. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Gladstone is $217,900 , 23% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $260,737. Median rent is $1,095/month, with 28.9% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Gladstone reports 323 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,631/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
31.3% of adults in Gladstone hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Gladstone has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.