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Living in Monett, MO
Explore Monett and see how it fits the life you want to build.
Overall Match6.9 / 10
Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.
Monett at a Glance
Key facts and current data
Population9,873
Median Household Income$49,390
Median Home Value$167,700
Median Gross Rent$902
Median Age34.0
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home7.2%
Homeownership54.5%
Housing Vacancy11.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.
Monett is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers.
Experience the Area
Experience Life in Monett Before You Move
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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Monett and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.
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Housing & Cost of Living in Monett
Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau
Median Home Value$167,700
Median Gross Rent$902
Homeownership54.5%
Housing Vacancy11.1%
Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. Renters make up a substantial share of the local housing market.
Jobs, Income & Remote Work
Employment and household-income context for Monett, MO
Median Household Income$49,390
Unemployment3.9%
Work From Home7.2%
The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.
Population & Household Profile
Who lives in Monett and how households are structured
Population9,873
Median Age34.0
Average Household Size2.8
Monett is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.
Climate & Weather in Monett
Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context
NOAA climate normals for Monett point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a wetter annual rainfall pattern and occasional snowfall.
Average Summer High88.3°F
Average Winter Low23.9°F
Annual Rainfall46.4 in.
Annual Snowfall6.7 in.
Seasonal Life in Monett
What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.
Spring
Spring is a good time to see how wetter conditions affect drainage, yards, commuting and the usability of outdoor spaces.
Summer
Summer is warm enough that shade and cooling still matter, but the typical high is below the extreme-heat range seen in many hotter U.S. markets.
Fall
Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.
Winter
Freezing winter lows make heating, icy conditions and cold-weather routines worth evaluating even if annual snowfall is limited.
Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.
County Intelligence
Monett & Its Counties
Data Pending
Foreclosure Activity
Monett spans Barry and Lawrence counties.
Living in a community that crosses county lines can make location within Monett especially important. Property taxes, housing characteristics, public services and other county-level factors may vary depending on which part of the community you call home.
Current NarrowTheList data for Monett shows a population of about 9,873. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.
Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.
For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.
County relationship
Barry County and Lawrence County
How NarrowTheList uses it
NarrowTheList connects Monett with all 2 of its counties rather than assigning the community to only one. As additional county data becomes available, those differences can be compared alongside city-level information to help identify which parts of the area may better fit your priorities.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.