Median Age
29 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 28% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
11%
Warrensburg, MO
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$744
Population
19,947
Renter Mix
57% Rent
Unwind in the Home of Man’s Best Friend
Welcoming
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Historic
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Dynamic
Warrensburg, Missouri sits at the crossroads of small-town comfort and college-town energy, anchored by the University of Central Missouri, one of the state's largest public universities. The campus draws a steady stream of students, educators, and staff who fill the surrounding streets with life year-round, giving the city a lively but laid-back pulse. Whiteman Air Force Base lies just a few miles southwest, adding another major economic layer that shapes the character of this Johnson County seat.
Downtown Warrensburg has a walkable, compact core lined with locally owned shops, casual dining spots, and historic storefronts that reflect the city's 19th-century roots. Neighborhoods close to the UCM campus tend to feel active and accessible, while areas farther out offer quieter, more residential settings with larger lots and a slower pace. The variety means there's something here for nearly every lifestyle.
Renters will find a practical mix of housing options, from traditional single-family rentals and duplexes to newer apartment communities catering to the student and military populations. Warrensburg also carries a notable piece of American legal history: a landmark 1870 speech delivered by lawyer George Graham Vest during a dog lawsuit here inspired the phrase "man's best friend," still echoed in popular culture today.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$55,304
Average: $67,955
Education
6,011
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
9,624
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Warrensburg has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
57%
Non-Renters
43%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
24%
Other Education
76%
Rent Trends
As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Warrensburg, MO is $583 for a studio, $745 for one bedroom, $837 for two bedrooms, and $1,088 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Warrensburg has increased by 5.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$745/month
649 Sq Ft
House
$1,543/month
1,271 Sq Ft
Townhome
$1,479/month
1,284 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Warrensburg, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Martin Warren Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
380 Students
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades K-5
389 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
462 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
722 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
722 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
992 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
992 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.