Living in Emerald Beach, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Emerald Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Emerald Beach has 274 residents with a median age of 56.6. The median household income is $45,781 (35% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $195,600, the median rent is $625/month.
Emerald Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Emerald Beach at a glance
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 56.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $45,781State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $195,600State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $625/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.4%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Emerald Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%.
Cons: Median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Emerald Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Emerald Beach the median home value is $195,600, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $625 per month, which is 35.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,212 a month in housing costs.
Emerald Beach median household income
The median household income in Emerald Beach is $45,781 and the income per person is $37,566. 14.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Emerald Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 209
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 41.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1989
- Average household size
- 2.23
41.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Emerald Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Emerald Beach demographics
- Population
- 274
- Median age
- 56.6
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 31.4%
- Households
- 123
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 16.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Emerald Beach ›
Education in Emerald Beach
22.4% of adults 25 and older in Emerald Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Emerald Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.8%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 16.5%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.1%
Emerald Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emerald Beach | 274 | $45,781 | $195,600 | $625 |
| Golden | 233 | $46,488 | $209,000 | — |
| Chain-O-Lakes | 119 | $29,000 | $184,700 | — |
| Shell Knob | 1,486 | $54,925 | $321,700 | $1,274 |
| Holiday Island | 2,480 | $53,391 | $227,100 | $932 |
| Beaver | 121 | $58,250 | $235,700 | — |
| Eureka Springs | 2,433 | $38,425 | $245,300 | $887 |
| Cassville | 3,202 | $60,469 | $155,300 | $640 |
| Kimberling City | 2,476 | $49,692 | $246,500 | $864 |
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What is the median household income in Emerald Beach, MO?
The median household income in Emerald Beach is $45,781, 35% 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 Emerald Beach?
The median home value in Emerald Beach is $195,600, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Emerald Beach?
The median gross rent in Emerald Beach is $625 per month, about 35.5% of household income.
Is Emerald Beach, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 15% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.8%. Minuses: median household income 35% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 31 minutes; a poverty rate of 14.3%.
What is the median age in Emerald Beach?
The median age in Emerald Beach is 56.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Emerald Beach?
The average commute to work in Emerald Beach is 31 minutes; 16.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Emerald Beach?
The unemployment rate in Emerald Beach is 2.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Emerald Beach?
22.4% of adults in Emerald Beach 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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