Median Income $48,750

35% lower than US avg

Home Value $48,300

83% lower than US avg

Bachelor's+ 16.1%

52% lower than US avg

Unemployment 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

Poverty Rate 0.0%

100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population46

Median Age35.7 yrs

Density354/mi²

Male / Female57% / 44%

Largest GroupWhite 100%

Veterans31.0%

Economy

Median Income$48,750

Per Capita$19,128

Unemployment0.0%

Poverty0.0%

Commute9 min

Housing

A+

Home Value$48,300

RentN/A

OwnershipN/A

Housing Units11

Rent Burden27.9%

Climate

Avg TempN/A

AQI41 (Good)

Sunny Days318/yr

Elevation876 ft (267 m)

Education

Bachelor's+16.1%

High School+80.6%

Graduate+5.3%

School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%

Commute9 min

Broadband18.0%

Is Vista a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Vista receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Vista offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Vista is $48,750, 35% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Vista is $48,300, 83% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.6% 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.

Vista has a population of 46 with a density of 354 people per square mile. The median age is 35.7 years, 8% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

Total Population

354

People / sq mi

35.7yrs

Median Age

8% below US avg

0.1mi²

Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 56.5%

Female 43.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Vista vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only	100.0%
	27% above US avg
Spanish	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Vista vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Vista is $48,750, which is 35% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 9 minutes.

Income: Vista vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income	$48,750
	35% below US avg
Per Capita Income	$19,128

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment	0.0%
	100% below US avg
Poverty Rate	0.0%
	100% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living


Cost of Living	90.80 (100=avg)

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time	9.0 min
Drive Alone	88.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Vista is $48,300, 83% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median	$48,300
	83% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs


Rent Burden	27.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied	72.2%
Housing Units	11
Median Year Built	1985

Property Tax

16.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (52% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 18.0% 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+	16.1%
	52% below US avg
High School+	80.6%
Graduate Degree+	5.3%
School Test Score	5.51

C Education Grade (2.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density	354/sq mi
Total Area	0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access	18.0%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute	9.0 min
Drive Alone	88.5%
Public Transit	0.0%
Work from Home	0.0%

Vista, MO

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

People

Economy

Housing

Climate

Education

Community

Is Vista a Good Place to Live?

Economy & Jobs

Cost of Living & Housing

Education

Climate & Weather

Population

Gender Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Vista vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

Social Characteristics

Vista vs U.S. Average

Income: Vista vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Employment & Poverty

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Walkability

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Ownership & Property

Property Tax

2024 Presidential Election (County)

Education

Urban-Rural Classification

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

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