In Cape Girardeau, Missouri, the median home price is $251,399, compared with the Missouri median of $263,326; median household income is $68,464; the population is 82,735; schools rate 5.9 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 429.8 per 100k; and the average commute is 19.5 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Cape Girardeau at a glance
Population
82,735
Median Household Income
$68,464
Typical Home Value
$251,399
School District Rating
5.9
Violent Crime Rate
429.8
Avg Commute Time
19.5
About Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau has a population of 82,735. The median home value is $251,399, 5% below the Missouri median. Median household income is $68,464 (3% below the Missouri median). The most populated towns are Cape Girardeau, Byrd, and Randol.
Data comes from public sources including the U.S. Census Bureau, the National Center for Education Statistics, the FBI, the EPA, Zillow, and Redfin. Source attribution is shown on each metric.
Towns in Cape Girardeau
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Cape Girardeau at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Cape Girardeau?
- Cape Girardeau has a population of 82,735 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Cape Girardeau?
- The median home value in Cape Girardeau is $251,399. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Cape Girardeau?
- Median household income in Cape Girardeau is $68,464 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Cape Girardeau in?
- Cape Girardeau is in Missouri.
- How many towns are in Cape Girardeau?
- Cape Girardeau contains 10 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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