Wheaton is a small town of 541 in Missouri, with a median household income of $22,917
and a 5.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 84 (US average = 100), which is
16% below the national average.
Strengths:
Wheaton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Wheaton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Wheaton 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: 83.9
Wheaton's overall cost of living index is 83.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Wheaton costs roughly 16% less than the average American city.
Metric
Wheaton, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$438
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
47.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$22,917
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Wheaton's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents
— 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
120.1 /100k
Property Crime
944.4 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Wheaton is served primarily by WHEATON R-III.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Wheaton, MO
National Avg
School District
WHEATON R-III
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
5.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
76.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Wheaton sees average highs of 44.1°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 44.9 inches of annual precipitation
and 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Wheaton's cost of living index is 84, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Wheaton roughly 16% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,100 and median rent is $438/month.
Wheaton's violent crime rate is 120.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 944.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Wheaton are operated by WHEATON R-III.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 5.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Wheaton, MO has a population of 541, a median household income of $22,917, and an unemployment rate of 5.4%.
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.
Wheaton averages 44.1°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.9 inches
with about 6.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Wheaton, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 64874.
The population of Wheaton, Missouri is 541 with a median age of 30.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Wheaton: cost of living index 84 (100 = US average), median home $83,100, median household income $22,917, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wheaton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.