Wellston, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
1,690
Population
1,817/sq mi density
$39,474
Median Income
$21,718 per capita
$1,053
Median Rent
42.5% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$39,474 median income, 4.9% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Rent
$1,053/mo
9% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,018
Median year built: 1954
Ownership vs. Renting
51.8%
Owner-Occupied
48.2%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent:
$1,053/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
42.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1954
Average age of housing stock: 72 years
Homeownership Rate
51.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $58,534 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,053 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,018 |
| Median Year Built | 1954 |
| Rent Burden | 42.5% |