Living in Barnard, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnard · Census data 2020–2024
Barnard has 186 residents with a median age of 54.7. The median household income is $26,033 (63% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $69,400, the median rent is $377/month.
Barnard is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barnard at a glance
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 54.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $26,033State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $69,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $377/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 9.6%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Barnard a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%.
Cons: Median household income 63% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Barnard
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnard the median home value is $69,400, 79% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $377 per month, which is 22.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $786 a month in housing costs.
Barnard median household income
The median household income in Barnard is $26,033 and the income per person is $29,144. 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Barnard: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 131
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.5%
- Vacant
- 12.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1950
- Average household size
- 1.62
Barnard demographics
- Population
- 186
- Median age
- 54.7
- Under 18
- 12.9%
- 65 and older
- 40.9%
- Households
- 115
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 13%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnard ›
Education in Barnard
9.6% of adults 25 and older in Barnard have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 2.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnard
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Barnard vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnard | 186 | $26,033 | $69,400 | $377 |
| Bolckow | 197 | $48,750 | $86,100 | $550 |
| Conception | 202 | $50,417 | $114,100 | — |
| Rosendale | 130 | $79,375 | $31,900 | — |
| Conception Junction | 217 | $47,500 | $86,700 | $442 |
| Graham | 129 | $36,250 | $87,900 | $415 |
| Maryville | 10,428 | $53,352 | $189,400 | $808 |
| Maitland | 385 | $47,500 | $92,900 | $455 |
| Ravenwood | 563 | $60,250 | $69,300 | $719 |
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What is the median household income in Barnard, MO?
The median household income in Barnard is $26,033, 63% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Barnard?
The median home value in Barnard is $69,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Barnard?
The median gross rent in Barnard is $377 per month, about 22.2% of household income.
Is Barnard, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 70% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.8%. Minuses: median household income 63% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 4.8%.
What is the median age in Barnard?
The median age in Barnard is 54.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Barnard?
The average commute to work in Barnard is 22 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnard?
The unemployment rate in Barnard is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnard?
9.6% of adults in Barnard have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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