Cost of Living in Glasgow Village, MO

Population 5,491 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

48
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

At $38,571, median household incomes in Glasgow Village land roughly 48% below the US median, a gap that tends to persist across local labor-market indicators. Unemployment has stayed elevated relative to the national figure — 9.9% as of the most recent ACS release — which shows up in household-income and poverty figures as well.

Glasgow Village sits roughly 9 miles north of St. Louis — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 62% lower than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 23
Rent 85

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Glasgow Village

The median home value in Glasgow Village is $69,600 — 77% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,113/month, 15% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $38,571/year is 48% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 9.9%, above the national average of 4.8%. Missouri's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Glasgow Village has a cost of living index of 48 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 52% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$69,600
77% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$90,339
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
15% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,450/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
5.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$623
1 BR
$668
2 BR
$826
3 BR
$1,142
4 BR
$1,311
Owner-occupied 35.6%
Renter-occupied 64.4%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,113
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,727/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
28.9 min
7% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.2%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.3%
Carpooled
1.4%
Public transit
5.0%
Walked
0.9%
Work from home
15.2%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 4.2%
Avg local rate 4.1%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$38,571
48% below avg
Per Capita Income
$17,453
Unemployment Rate
9.9%
107% above avg
Poverty Rate
39.9%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 5.4%
Graduate degree 3.5%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 36.1
Male median age 38.3
Female median age 35.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Glasgow Village, MO?

Glasgow Village has a cost index of 48 (100 = national average). It is 52% below the national average.

What is average rent in Glasgow Village, MO?

The median gross rent in Glasgow Village is $1,113 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Glasgow Village?

The median home value in Glasgow Village is $69,600 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Glasgow Village?

The median household income in Glasgow Village is $38,571 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Glasgow Village, MO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Glasgow Village is 8.4%. The Missouri state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Glasgow Village, MO affordable?

Yes, Glasgow Village is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 48 — about 52% below the US national average of 100.

Glasgow Village at a Glance

Population
5,491
Median Income
$38,571
Home Value
$69,600
Median Rent
$1,113/mo
Unemployment
9.9%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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