Living in Osage Beach, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Osage Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Osage Beach has 4,905 residents with a median age of 59.4. The median household income is $55,994 (21% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $355,200, the median rent is $772/month.
Osage Beach at a glance
- Population
- 4,905
- Median age
- 59.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,994State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $355,200State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $772/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 25.6%
- Average commute
- 18 min
Is Osage Beach a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; home values 54% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Osage Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Osage Beach the median home value is $355,200, 7% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $772 per month, which is 26.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,665 a month in housing costs.
Osage Beach median household income
The median household income in Osage Beach is $55,994 and the income per person is $37,485. 12.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Osage Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,328
- Owner-occupied
- 63.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.5%
- Vacant
- 57.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1990
- Average household size
- 2.07
57.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Osage Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Osage Beach demographics
- Population
- 4,905
- Median age
- 59.4
- Under 18
- 13.1%
- 65 and older
- 32.5%
- Households
- 2,267
- Foreign-born
- 8.2%
- Veterans
- 9.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Osage Beach ›
Education in Osage Beach
25.6% of adults 25 and older in Osage Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 9.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Osage Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 18 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.2%
Osage Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osage Beach | 4,905 | $55,994 | $355,200 | $772 |
| Lake Ozark | 2,335 | $74,176 | $278,100 | $1,304 |
| Village of Four Seasons | 2,252 | $89,635 | $365,400 | $1,117 |
| Sunrise Beach | 413 | $55,625 | $207,100 | $1,115 |
| Linn Creek | 188 | $64,375 | $228,600 | $1,188 |
| Camdenton | 4,023 | $54,375 | $175,500 | $1,025 |
| Laurie | 965 | $50,114 | $187,200 | $788 |
| Tuscumbia | 142 | $41,250 | $134,400 | — |
| Gravois Mills | 116 | $51,563 | $56,100 | $680 |
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What is the median household income in Osage Beach, MO?
The median household income in Osage Beach is $55,994, 21% 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 Osage Beach?
The median home value in Osage Beach is $355,200, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Osage Beach?
The median gross rent in Osage Beach is $772 per month, about 26.8% of household income.
Is Osage Beach, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 18 minutes; unemployment of 2.7%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; home values 54% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 12.8%.
What is the median age in Osage Beach?
The median age in Osage Beach is 59.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Osage Beach?
The average commute to work in Osage Beach is 18 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Osage Beach?
The unemployment rate in Osage Beach is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Osage Beach?
25.6% of adults in Osage 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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