C+

Faucett, MO

Source:

Affordability Score: 63/100

Population: 1,104 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Faucett, MO aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 1,104 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C+ (63/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $76,058, median home value of $258,500, median rent of per month, and 26.3% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,077 per month (studio $774, 1BR $832, 3BR $1,363, 4BR $1,566).

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Faucett, MO include rent. Unemployment currently reads 1.2% and poverty 1.5% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income C+
$76,058
Median household income
Education D
26.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing C-
3.4x
Home value $258,500 vs income
Commute N/A
N/A
Average commute time
Rent A
$1,077/mo
2BR fair market rent (17% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare N/A
N/A
Center-based infant care cost

Income & Employment

Median Income
$76,058
▲ 23% vs national
Per Capita Income
$39,116
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
Poverty Rate
1.5%

Housing

Median Home Value
$258,500
▼ 6% vs national
Median Rent
Owner Occupied
91.1%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,077/mo
▼ 10% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$774
1BR
$832
2BR
$1,077
3BR
$1,363
4BR
$1,566

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
26.3%
▼ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
75.0%
Median Age
41.7
Avg. Commute

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
Toddler (Center)
Preschool (Center)
School-Age (Center)

What This Means

Faucett, MO receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (63/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 1,104. This area performs well in rent. Data was unavailable for commute, safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Faucett, MO affordable?
Faucett, MO receives an overall affordability grade of C+ (63/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $76,058. Median home value is $258,500.
What is the cost of living in Faucett?
Key cost metrics: 2BR fair market rent $1,077/mo. Median home value $258,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →