Living in Blue Summit, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Blue Summit · Census data 2020–2024
Blue Summit has 1,156 residents with a median age of 29.3. The median household income is $58,813 (17% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $33,500, the median rent is $1,149/month.
Blue Summit is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Blue Summit at a glance
- Population
- 1,156
- Median age
- 29.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $58,813State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $33,500State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,149/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 42.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Blue Summit a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 85% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Blue Summit
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Blue Summit the median home value is $33,500, 90% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,149 per month, which is 26.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.
Blue Summit median household income
The median household income in Blue Summit is $58,813 and the income per person is $17,736. 36.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Blue Summit: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 353
- Owner-occupied
- 42.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 57.6%
- Vacant
- 13.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 3.80
Blue Summit demographics
- Population
- 1,156
- Median age
- 29.3
- Under 18
- 36.5%
- 65 and older
- 3.2%
- Households
- 304
- Foreign-born
- 9.1%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Blue Summit ›
Education in Blue Summit
0% of adults 25 and older in Blue Summit have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Blue Summit
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 40.3%
- Drive alone
- 34.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.1%
Blue Summit vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Summit | 1,156 | $58,813 | $33,500 | $1,149 |
| Kansas City | 510,612 | $69,166 | $242,900 | $1,238 |
| Sugar Creek | 3,249 | $62,165 | $136,600 | $1,155 |
| North Kansas City | 4,983 | $49,682 | $197,500 | $1,188 |
| Avondale | 308 | $53,125 | $164,100 | $1,337 |
| Birmingham | 189 | $62,000 | $134,900 | $963 |
| Raytown | 29,445 | $68,840 | $182,900 | $1,218 |
| Independence | 121,740 | $60,339 | $172,900 | $1,109 |
| Westwood Hills | 469 | $190,625 | $564,000 | $3,250 |
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What is the median household income in Blue Summit, MO?
The median household income in Blue Summit is $58,813, 17% 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 Blue Summit?
The median home value in Blue Summit is $33,500, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Blue Summit?
The median gross rent in Blue Summit is $1,149 per month, about 26.9% of household income.
Is Blue Summit, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 85% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 27 minutes; a poverty rate of 36.5%.
What is the median age in Blue Summit?
The median age in Blue Summit is 29.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Blue Summit?
The average commute to work in Blue Summit is 27 minutes; 40.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Blue Summit?
The unemployment rate in Blue Summit is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Blue Summit?
0% of adults in Blue Summit 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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