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Cost of Living in Jasper County, MO

Population 124,357 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$973
Median home value$166,900
Median household income$60,694

The median rent in Jasper County, MO is $973/month, 6% lower than the Missouri median and 31% lower than the U.S. median. The median home value is $166,900, 50% lower than the national median. Households earn a median of $60,694 a year, 14% lower than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 19.2%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $38,920/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 2.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $844/mo

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Jasper County vs. Missouri vs. U.S.

Jasper CountyMissouriU.S.
Median rent$973$1,033$1,413
Median home value$166,900$230,300$332,700
Median household income$60,694$70,702$80,734
Homeownership rate62.8%68.1%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher25.3%32.4%35.7%
Poverty rate17.0%12.6%12.5%
Unemployment rate3.6%4.0%5.2%
Work from home8.8%13.0%15.1%
Median age36.839.038.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Jasper County, MO?

The median gross rent in Jasper County, MO is $973 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Jasper County, MO?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $38,920 a year in gross income.

Is Jasper County, MO expensive to live in?

Rent there is 31% lower than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 2.7 times the median household income.

Other counties in Missouri

St. Louis County, MORent $1,209 · Income $82,936Jackson County, MORent $1,197 · Income $68,577St. Charles County, MORent $1,370 · Income $104,692Greene County, MORent $989 · Income $61,479St. Louis city, MORent $997 · Income $56,160Clay County, MORent $1,243 · Income $88,468

Counties with a similar cost of living

Comanche County, OKRent $970 · Income $60,761Lamb County, TXRent $968 · Income $60,760Pickens County, SCRent $972 · Income $61,064Carter County, OKRent $980 · Income $60,723Jasper County, GARent $970 · Income $60,134Hardee County, FLRent $962 · Income $60,489

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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