Living in Black Jack, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Black Jack · Census data 2020–2024
Black Jack has 6,589 residents with a median age of 42.7. The median household income is $78,331 (11% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $193,000, the median rent is $1,166/month.
Black Jack at a glance
- Population
- 6,589
- Median age
- 42.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $78,331State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $193,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,166/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 78.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.2%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Black Jack a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 11% higher than the Missouri median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: An average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Black Jack
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Black Jack the median home value is $193,000, 42% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,166 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,691 a month in housing costs.
Black Jack median household income
The median household income in Black Jack is $78,331 and the income per person is $36,486. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Black Jack: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,054
- Owner-occupied
- 78.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 21.9%
- Vacant
- 12.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1971
- Average household size
- 2.36
Black Jack demographics
- Population
- 6,589
- Median age
- 42.7
- Under 18
- 24.5%
- 65 and older
- 23.3%
- Households
- 2,683
- Foreign-born
- 1%
- Veterans
- 12.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Black Jack ›
Education in Black Jack
32.2% of adults 25 and older in Black Jack have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 16.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Black Jack
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 25%
- Drive alone
- 64.9%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 97.8%
Black Jack vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Jack | 6,589 | $78,331 | $193,000 | $1,166 |
| Old Jamestown | 20,651 | $99,521 | $236,100 | $1,835 |
| Castle Point | 2,340 | $37,679 | $62,600 | $1,094 |
| Dellwood | 4,847 | $72,540 | $83,700 | $1,161 |
| Spanish Lake | 17,873 | $55,920 | $135,600 | $1,160 |
| Calverton Park | 1,546 | $68,021 | $128,400 | $1,238 |
| Florissant | 51,773 | $65,318 | $148,800 | $1,288 |
| Bellefontaine Neighbors | 10,498 | $49,170 | $99,700 | $1,151 |
| Moline Acres | 2,843 | $55,132 | $90,000 | $1,193 |
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What is the median household income in Black Jack, MO?
The median household income in Black Jack is $78,331, 11% higher 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 Black Jack?
The median home value in Black Jack is $193,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Black Jack?
The median gross rent in Black Jack is $1,166 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Black Jack, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 11% higher than the Missouri median; home values 16% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Black Jack?
The median age in Black Jack is 42.7 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Black Jack?
The average commute to work in Black Jack is 28 minutes; 25% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Black Jack?
The unemployment rate in Black Jack is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Black Jack?
32.2% of adults in Black Jack 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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