Advance is a small town of 1,451 in Missouri, with a median household income of $48,500
and a 3.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Advance stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Advance is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Advance city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 88.8
Advance's overall cost of living index is 88.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Advance costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Advance, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$110,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$680
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
77.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$48,500
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Advance's violent crime rate is 150.3 per 100,000 residents
— 60% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
150.3 /100k
Property Crime
826.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Advance is served primarily by ADVANCE R-IV.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Advance, MO
National Avg
School District
ADVANCE R-IV
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Advance sees average highs of 41.9°F in January
and 89.3°F in July,
with 51.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Advance's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Advance roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $110,200 and median rent is $680/month.
Advance's violent crime rate is 150.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 826.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Advance are operated by ADVANCE R-IV.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 17.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Advance, MO has a population of 1,451, a median household income of $48,500, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Advance averages 41.9°F in January and 89.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.9 inches
with about 3.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Advance, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63730.
The population of Advance, Missouri is 1,451 with a median age of 44.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Advance: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $110,200, median household income $48,500, crime index 39 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Advance side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.