Living in Ozark, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ozark · Census data 2020–2024
Ozark has 22,417 residents with a median age of 33.8. The median household income is $74,182 (5% higher than the Missouri median), the median home value is $254,800, the median rent is $1,097/month.
Ozark at a glance
- Population
- 22,417
- Median age
- 33.8State: 39
- Median household income
- $74,182State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $254,800State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,097/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 62.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.7%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Ozark a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 5% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
Cons: Home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Ozark
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Ozark the median home value is $254,800, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,097 per month, which is 27.2% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,521 a month in housing costs.
Ozark median household income
The median household income in Ozark is $74,182 and the income per person is $32,257. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Ozark: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 8,742
- Owner-occupied
- 62.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 37.4%
- Vacant
- 3.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.62
Ozark demographics
- Population
- 22,417
- Median age
- 33.8
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 14.6%
- Households
- 8,408
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 6.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ozark ›
Education in Ozark
30.7% of adults 25 and older in Ozark have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 13.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ozark
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 76.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.1%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.3%
Ozark vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ozark | 22,417 | $74,182 | $254,800 | $1,097 |
| Fremont Hills | 1,574 | $171,250 | $461,800 | $963 |
| Nixa | 24,836 | $83,385 | $258,700 | $1,083 |
| Highlandville | 950 | $56,786 | $201,000 | $1,014 |
| Sparta | 2,331 | $63,182 | $181,500 | $768 |
| Rogersville | 4,908 | $70,485 | $217,900 | $972 |
| Battlefield | 6,165 | $94,542 | $255,600 | $1,042 |
| Springfield | 169,954 | $49,311 | $177,700 | $964 |
| Spokane | 319 | $113,750 | $220,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Ozark, MO?
The median household income in Ozark is $74,182, 5% 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 Ozark?
The median home value in Ozark is $254,800, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Ozark?
The median gross rent in Ozark is $1,097 per month, about 27.2% of household income.
Is Ozark, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 5% higher than the Missouri median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 12.6%. Minuses: home values 11% higher than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%.
What is the median age in Ozark?
The median age in Ozark is 33.8 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Ozark?
The average commute to work in Ozark is 24 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ozark?
The unemployment rate in Ozark is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ozark?
30.7% of adults in Ozark 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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