Living in Buckner, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Buckner · Census data 2020–2024
Buckner has 2,914 residents with a median age of 32.5. The median household income is $87,350 (24% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $197,600, the median rent is $986/month.
Buckner at a glance
- Population
- 2,914
- Median age
- 32.5State: 39
- Median household income
- $87,350State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $197,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $986/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 76.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.6%
- Average commute
- 27 min
Is Buckner a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 24% higher than the Missouri median; home values 14% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%.
Cons: An average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Buckner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Buckner the median home value is $197,600, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $986 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,318 a month in housing costs.
Buckner median household income
The median household income in Buckner is $87,350 and the income per person is $36,482. 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Buckner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,181
- Owner-occupied
- 76.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.6%
- Vacant
- 1.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.50
Buckner demographics
- Population
- 2,914
- Median age
- 32.5
- Under 18
- 26.5%
- 65 and older
- 15.4%
- Households
- 1,167
- Foreign-born
- 0.4%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Buckner ›
Education in Buckner
22.6% of adults 25 and older in Buckner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 5.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Buckner
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 27 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 84.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.7%
Buckner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buckner | 2,914 | $87,350 | $197,600 | $986 |
| Sibley | 369 | $105,625 | $161,400 | $713 |
| Levasy | 104 | $82,292 | $193,800 | $1,361 |
| Napoleon | 201 | $69,219 | $183,300 | — |
| Orrick | 727 | $73,000 | $139,600 | $750 |
| Grain Valley | 16,271 | $89,649 | $283,800 | $1,398 |
| Independence | 121,740 | $60,339 | $172,900 | $1,109 |
| Blue Springs | 59,965 | $88,920 | $263,100 | $1,277 |
| Missouri City | 215 | $37,083 | $92,900 | $1,150 |
More for people moving to Buckner
Buckner ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Buckner: FAQ
What is the median household income in Buckner, MO?
The median household income in Buckner is $87,350, 24% 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 Buckner?
The median home value in Buckner is $197,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Buckner?
The median gross rent in Buckner is $986 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Buckner, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 24% higher than the Missouri median; home values 14% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.1%. Minuses: an average commute of 27 minutes; unemployment of 5.1%.
What is the median age in Buckner?
The median age in Buckner is 32.5 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Buckner?
The average commute to work in Buckner is 27 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Buckner?
The unemployment rate in Buckner is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Buckner?
22.6% of adults in Buckner 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.
Last updated: