Living in Braymer, Missouri

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Braymer · Census data 2020–2024

Braymer has 795 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $49,250 (30% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $82,400, the median rent is $621/month.

Braymer is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Braymer at a glance

Population
795
Median age
47.1State: 39
Median household income
$49,250State: $70,702
Median home value
$82,400State: $230,300
Median rent
$621/moState: $1,033
Homeowners
75.1%
Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
Average commute
30 min

Is Braymer a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 10.7%.

Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Braymer

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Braymer the median home value is $82,400, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $621 per month, which is 18.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $914 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Braymer$82,400
Missouri$230,300
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Braymer$621
Missouri$1,033
United States$1,413

Braymer median household income

The median household income in Braymer is $49,250 and the income per person is $27,809. 10.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).

Median household income

Braymer$49,250
Missouri$70,702
United States$80,734

Housing in Braymer: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
419
Owner-occupied
75.1%
Renter-occupied
24.9%
Vacant
16.7%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1956
Average household size
2.28

Braymer demographics

Population
795
Median age
47.1
Under 18
21.8%
65 and older
23.5%
Households
349
Foreign-born
0.1%
Veterans
8.8%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White94.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Black1%
Asian0.1%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Braymer ›

Education in Braymer

12.5% of adults 25 and older in Braymer have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Braymer12.5%
Missouri32.4%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Braymer

Unemployment rate
1.4%State: 4%
Average commute
30 minState: 24 min
Work from home
9.9%
Drive alone
77.9%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.2%
Homes with broadband
73.1%

Braymer vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Braymer795$49,250$82,400$621
Ludlow153$57,500$90,000$634
Cowgill176$44,500$55,800$538
Dawn111$55,917$156,300$518
Breckenridge485$32,199—$619
Polo480$53,523$154,700—
Kingston271$45,625$102,500$542
Utica211$71,563$112,500—
Hamilton1,755$65,213$165,700$685

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Living in Braymer: FAQ

What is the median household income in Braymer, MO?

The median household income in Braymer is $49,250, 30% 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 Braymer?

The median home value in Braymer is $82,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.

How much is rent in Braymer?

The median gross rent in Braymer is $621 per month, about 18.6% of household income.

Is Braymer, MO a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; unemployment of 1.4%; a poverty rate of 10.7%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 30 minutes.

What is the median age in Braymer?

The median age in Braymer is 47.1 years (Missouri: 39).

How long is the commute in Braymer?

The average commute to work in Braymer is 30 minutes; 9.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Braymer?

The unemployment rate in Braymer is 1.4% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Braymer?

12.5% of adults in Braymer 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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