Living in Branson West, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Branson West · Census data 2020–2024
Branson West has 536 residents with a median age of 51.1. The median household income is $52,656 (26% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $203,100.
Branson West is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Branson West at a glance
- Population
- 536
- Median age
- 51.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $52,656State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $203,100State: $230,300
- Homeowners
- 35.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.7%
- Average commute
- 16 min
Is Branson West a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Branson West
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Branson West the median home value is $203,100, 39% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,325 a month in housing costs.
Branson West median household income
The median household income in Branson West is $52,656 and the income per person is $26,004. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Branson West: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 224
- Owner-occupied
- 35.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 64.6%
- Vacant
- 5.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.42
Branson West demographics
- Population
- 536
- Median age
- 51.1
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 30.4%
- Households
- 212
- Foreign-born
- 0.2%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Branson West ›
Education in Branson West
22.7% of adults 25 and older in Branson West have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 7.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Branson West
- Unemployment rate
- 8.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 16 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 5.1%
- Drive alone
- 80.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.3%
Branson West vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson West | 536 | $52,656 | $203,100 | — |
| Reeds Spring | 1,112 | $56,364 | $185,400 | $872 |
| Indian Point | 387 | $58,438 | $317,400 | — |
| Kimberling City | 2,476 | $49,692 | $246,500 | $864 |
| Branson | 12,817 | $51,978 | $251,000 | $961 |
| Galena | 550 | $48,542 | $127,900 | $856 |
| McCord Bend | 138 | $36,250 | $86,000 | $760 |
| Bull Creek | 421 | $29,700 | — | $762 |
| Hollister | 4,643 | $53,507 | $163,600 | $849 |
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What is the median household income in Branson West, MO?
The median household income in Branson West is $52,656, 26% 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 Branson West?
The median home value in Branson West is $203,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
Is Branson West, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 16 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 8.1%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Branson West?
The median age in Branson West is 51.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Branson West?
The average commute to work in Branson West is 16 minutes; 5.1% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Branson West?
The unemployment rate in Branson West is 8.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Branson West?
22.7% of adults in Branson West 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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