In Chariton, Missouri, the median home price is $167,218, compared with the Missouri median of $263,326; median household income is $71,520; the population is 7,390; schools rate 6.3 out of 10; the violent crime rate is 147.1 per 100k; and the average commute is 22.7 minutes. Sources: Zillow Research and the US Census Bureau.
Data updated June 2026 - Source: Zillow Research
Chariton at a glance
Population
7,390
Median Household Income
$71,520
Typical Home Value
$167,218
School District Rating
6.3
Violent Crime Rate
147.1
Avg Commute Time
22.7
About Chariton
Chariton has a population of 7,390. The median home value is $167,218, 36% below the Missouri median. Median household income is $71,520 (1% above the Missouri median). The most populated towns are Salisbury, Brunswick, and Keytesville.
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 Chariton
15 towns, by population.
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Chariton at a glance: frequently asked questions
- What is the population of Chariton?
- Chariton has a population of 7,390 based on the most recent US Census estimate.
- What is the median home price in Chariton?
- The median home value in Chariton is $167,218. Open the interactive map to see the distribution town by town.
- What is the median household income in Chariton?
- Median household income in Chariton is $71,520 per year, sourced from the US Census American Community Survey.
- What state is Chariton in?
- Chariton is in Missouri.
- How many towns are in Chariton?
- Chariton contains 15 towns and municipalities. Click any town below or on the map to see its housing, school, and crime data.
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