Living in Branson, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Branson · Census data 2020–2024
Branson has 12,817 residents with a median age of 39.3. The median household income is $51,978 (26% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $251,000, the median rent is $961/month.
Branson at a glance
- Population
- 12,817
- Median age
- 39.3State: 39
- Median household income
- $51,978State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $251,000State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $961/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Branson a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 26% lower than the Missouri median; home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Branson
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Branson the median home value is $251,000, 25% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $961 per month, which is 25.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,418 a month in housing costs.
Branson median household income
The median household income in Branson is $51,978 and the income per person is $33,281. 20.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Branson: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,006
- Owner-occupied
- 48.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.7%
- Vacant
- 36.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1996
- Average household size
- 2.21
36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Branson has many vacation and second homes.
Branson demographics
- Population
- 12,817
- Median age
- 39.3
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 24.9%
- Households
- 5,712
- Foreign-born
- 4.2%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Branson ›
Education in Branson
27.6% of adults 25 and older in Branson have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Branson
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.2%
- Drive alone
- 67.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 4.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.5%
Branson vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branson | 12,817 | $51,978 | $251,000 | $961 |
| Indian Point | 387 | $58,438 | $317,400 | — |
| Hollister | 4,643 | $53,507 | $163,600 | $849 |
| Branson West | 536 | $52,656 | $203,100 | — |
| Kimberling City | 2,476 | $49,692 | $246,500 | $864 |
| Kirbyville | 101 | $41,875 | $258,300 | — |
| Bull Creek | 421 | $29,700 | — | $762 |
| Blue Eye | 446 | $32,917 | $147,900 | $844 |
| Rockaway Beach | 760 | $63,646 | $181,000 | $696 |
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What is the median household income in Branson, MO?
The median household income in Branson is $51,978, 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?
The median home value in Branson is $251,000, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Branson?
The median gross rent in Branson is $961 per month, about 25.5% of household income.
Is Branson, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes. Minuses: median household income 26% lower than the Missouri median; home values 9% higher than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 20.2%.
What is the median age in Branson?
The median age in Branson is 39.3 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Branson?
The average commute to work in Branson is 18 minutes; 8.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Branson?
The unemployment rate in Branson is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Branson?
27.6% of adults in Branson 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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