Special Interest
Housing in Livingston County
Both Census and HUD figures represent gross rent — contract rent plus estimated utility costs for electricity, heat, water, and sewer.
Rent in Livingston County averages $768/month for a 2‑bedroom in 2024, compared to the Missouri median of $1,033 and the national median of $1,413. Local renters spend approximately 22% of household income on rent, below the national average of 32%.
HUD 2026 50th Percentile Rent Estimates for Livingston County FMR Area are $690 for a studio, $708 for 1‑bedroom, $929 for 2‑bedroom, $1,199 for 3‑bedroom, and $1,392 for 4‑bedroom.
HUD 2026 Rent Estimates reflect market movement since 2024 Census data — a $161 increase for a 2-bedroom in Livingston County shows a 21% rise over that period.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics annual unemployment rate for Livingston County was 3.4% in 2024, compared to Missouri at 3.7% and the national rate of 4.0%.
