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Weston, MO


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Weston, Missouri

Weston, Missouri, in Platte county, is 24 miles S of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 27 miles NW of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is in the Kansas City area. There are 1,631 residents in Weston.

The People and Families of Weston

In Weston, about 59% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Weston had a median family income of $53,015. Most of the residents of Weston tend to have good incomes. In the city, most people are middle class or better. It's worth noting that college degrees are common in Weston. People say that the city is full of unmarried people with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

Weston folks tended to give their money ($1,825) to George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race. More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Weston Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Weston that were owner-occupied was 64%. As a whole, property taxes tend toward the pricey side in the city, but this often equates to better schools and government services.

Commuting

In Weston, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Weston strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Weston Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 13%Weston Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Weston Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Weston College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Weston, MO

Comparing Weston to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men99
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population78
Senior Citizens44
Male Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married68
Average Household Size46

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income99
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty88

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use66
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
People Living Alone76
Housing Recently Built77
Affordability of Property Taxes52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Affordability of Rents32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime55
Low Property Crime45
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