C

Warrensburg, MO

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Affordability Score: 59/100

Population: 27,608 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Warrensburg, MO aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 27,608 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of C (59/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $61,094, median home value of $236,300, median rent of $899 per month, and 33.8% 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 $965 per month (studio $810, 1BR $815, 3BR $1,342, 4BR $1,619).

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 Warrensburg, MO include rent. Unemployment currently reads 4.3% and poverty 13.8% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income D
$61,094
Median household income
Education C
33.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing D
3.9x
Home value $236,300 vs income
Commute B
21 min
Average commute time
Rent A-
$965/mo
2BR fair market rent (19% 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
$61,094
▼ 1% vs national
Per Capita Income
$31,824
Unemployment Rate
4.3%
Poverty Rate
13.8%

Housing

Median Home Value
$236,300
▼ 14% vs national
Median Rent
$899/mo
Owner Occupied
54.8%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$965/mo
▼ 20% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$810
1BR
$815
2BR
$965
3BR
$1,342
4BR
$1,619

Safety

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

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
33.8%
▲ 4 ppt vs national
High School+
60.3%
Median Age
27.8
Avg. Commute
21 min
▼ 5 min vs national

Childcare Costs

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

What This Means

Warrensburg, MO receives an overall affordability grade of C (59/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 27,608. This area performs well in rent. Data was unavailable for safety, childcare — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Warrensburg, MO affordable?
Warrensburg, MO receives an overall affordability grade of C (59/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $61,094. Median home value is $236,300.
What is the cost of living in Warrensburg?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $899/mo. 2BR fair market rent $965/mo. Median home value $236,300.
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 →