At a Glance
Median Income
$57,750
$39,721 per capita
Home Value
$101,800
Zillow: $104,376
Median Rent
$641/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.0%
14.5% smoking rate
How Livingston Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Livingston's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Livingston a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Livingston residents earn a median household income of $57,750 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,721. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,398 business establishments, including 627 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Livingston is $101,800 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $104,376. Median rent is $641/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.
Education
13.4% of adults in Livingston hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Livingston has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 49.
Data Overview
People
Population791
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density761/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born0.3%
Veterans12.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$57,750
Per Capita$39,721
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$16,575M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,099
Housing
A+
Home Value$101,800
Rent$641
Ownership74.7%
Zillow$104,376
Housing Units418
Rent Burden30.8%
Health
Obesity38.0%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,159/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain42.0 in/yr
AQI49 (Good)
Elevation590 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+3.0%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute34 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed136 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Livingston was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 136 Mbps.
There are 627 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.