Living in Barnett, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Barnett · Census data 2020–2024
Barnett has 129 residents with a median age of 39.8. The median household income is $36,750 (48% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $67,500, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Barnett is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Barnett at a glance
- Population
- 129
- Median age
- 39.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $36,750State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $67,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 92.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.8%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Barnett a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 48% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Barnett
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Barnett the median home value is $67,500, 80% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 35% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $775 a month in housing costs.
Barnett median household income
The median household income in Barnett is $36,750 and the income per person is $25,526. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Barnett: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 67
- Owner-occupied
- 92.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.3%
- Vacant
- 17.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.35
Barnett demographics
- Population
- 129
- Median age
- 39.8
- Under 18
- 21.7%
- 65 and older
- 11.6%
- Households
- 55
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 14.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Barnett ›
Education in Barnett
11.8% of adults 25 and older in Barnett have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Barnett
- Unemployment rate
- 6.9%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.9%
- Drive alone
- 70.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 74.5%
Barnett vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett | 129 | $36,750 | $67,500 | $1,250 |
| Eldon | 4,556 | $41,684 | $157,400 | $822 |
| Gravois Mills | 116 | $51,563 | $56,100 | $680 |
| Versailles | 2,610 | $33,586 | $117,500 | $474 |
| Lake Ozark | 2,335 | $74,176 | $278,100 | $1,304 |
| Village of Four Seasons | 2,252 | $89,635 | $365,400 | $1,117 |
| Laurie | 965 | $50,114 | $187,200 | $788 |
| Fortuna | 256 | $115,560 | $422,400 | — |
| Eugene | 158 | $58,846 | — | — |
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What is the median household income in Barnett, MO?
The median household income in Barnett is $36,750, 48% 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 Barnett?
The median home value in Barnett is $67,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Barnett?
The median gross rent in Barnett is $1,250 per month, about 35% of household income.
Is Barnett, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 48% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 6.9%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Barnett?
The median age in Barnett is 39.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Barnett?
The average commute to work in Barnett is 20 minutes; 5.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Barnett?
The unemployment rate in Barnett is 6.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Barnett?
11.8% of adults in Barnett 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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