Sedalia, Missouri

Small Missouri city with local appeal

Midwest Sedalia, MO Metro

WhereAtHome Score

79

C+

out of 100

Overview

Sedalia is a Missouri city with a population of approximately 22,086, part of the Sedalia, MO metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $184,515. Median household income is $48,518.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 22,086 (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $184,515 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $48,518 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 16.4 minutes
  • Part of the Sedalia, MO metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

22,086

Source: Census ACS

$184,515

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$48,518

Source: Census ACS

16.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

43

Source: Walk Score

86 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Pettis County (county-level results)

25%
74%
Democrat 4,703
Republican 13,907
Leans R+48.8

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 100/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 72.4/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 83.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 43/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 44.8/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 79

Location

Sedalia, MO (38.6961, -93.2323)
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Last Updated: 2026-01-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.