Nixa is a medium-sized city located in the state of Missouri. With a population of 24,749 people and six associated neighborhoods, Nixa is the 30th largest community in Missouri. Much of the housing stock in Nixa was built relatively recently. The construction of new real estate can often be taken as an indication that the local Nixa economy is robust, and that jobs or other amenities are attracting an influx of new residents. This seems to be the case in Nixa, where the median household income is $74,814.00. Nixa real estate is some of the most expensive in Missouri, although Nixa house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.Unlike some cities where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Nixa is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Nixa is a city of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Nixa who work in healthcare (11.85%), management occupations (11.12%), and office and administrative support (9.71%). Nixa is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The city’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Nixa’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. As is often the case in a small city, Nixa doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.In terms of college education, Nixa is substantially better educated than the typical community in the nation, which has 21.84% of the adults holding a bachelor's degree or graduate degree: 33.39% of adults in Nixa have a college degree. The per capita income in Nixa in 2022 was $31,335, which is upper middle income relative to Missouri, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $125,340 for a family of four. However, Nixa contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Nixa is a somewhat ethnically-diverse city. The people who call Nixa home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Nixa residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Nixa include German, Irish, English, Italian, and French. The most common language spoken in Nixa is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Vietnamese.
