Living in Old Jamestown, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Old Jamestown · Census data 2020–2024
Old Jamestown has 20,651 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $99,521 (41% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $236,100, the median rent is $1,835/month.
Old Jamestown at a glance
- Population
- 20,651
- Median age
- 41.1State: 39
- Median household income
- $99,521State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $236,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,835/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 87.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 39.6%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Old Jamestown a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 7.4%.
Cons: Home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Old Jamestown
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Old Jamestown the median home value is $236,100, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,835 per month, which is 29.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,810 a month in housing costs.
Old Jamestown median household income
The median household income in Old Jamestown is $99,521 and the income per person is $42,125. 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Old Jamestown: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 7,354
- Owner-occupied
- 87.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.7%
- Vacant
- 1.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.84
Old Jamestown demographics
- Population
- 20,651
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 25.6%
- 65 and older
- 18.4%
- Households
- 7,228
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Old Jamestown ›
Education in Old Jamestown
39.6% of adults 25 and older in Old Jamestown have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 20.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Old Jamestown
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 23.4%
- Drive alone
- 64.5%
- Public transit
- 1.7%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.2%
Old Jamestown vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Jamestown | 20,651 | $99,521 | $236,100 | $1,835 |
| Black Jack | 6,589 | $78,331 | $193,000 | $1,166 |
| Florissant | 51,773 | $65,318 | $148,800 | $1,288 |
| West Alton | 467 | $111,500 | $153,100 | $1,375 |
| Calverton Park | 1,546 | $68,021 | $128,400 | $1,238 |
| Spanish Lake | 17,873 | $55,920 | $135,600 | $1,160 |
| Dellwood | 4,847 | $72,540 | $83,700 | $1,161 |
| Castle Point | 2,340 | $37,679 | $62,600 | $1,094 |
| Ferguson | 18,213 | $47,524 | $109,900 | $1,119 |
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What is the median household income in Old Jamestown, MO?
The median household income in Old Jamestown is $99,521, 41% 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 Old Jamestown?
The median home value in Old Jamestown is $236,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Old Jamestown?
The median gross rent in Old Jamestown is $1,835 per month, about 29.8% of household income.
Is Old Jamestown, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 7.4%. Minuses: home values about the same as the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Old Jamestown?
The median age in Old Jamestown is 41.1 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Old Jamestown?
The average commute to work in Old Jamestown is 29 minutes; 23.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Old Jamestown?
The unemployment rate in Old Jamestown is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Old Jamestown?
39.6% of adults in Old Jamestown 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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