Living in Reeds Spring, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Reeds Spring · Census data 2020–2024
Reeds Spring has 1,112 residents with a median age of 35.6. The median household income is $56,364 (20% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $185,400, the median rent is $872/month.
Reeds Spring is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Reeds Spring at a glance
- Population
- 1,112
- Median age
- 35.6State: 39
- Median household income
- $56,364State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $185,400State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $872/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Reeds Spring a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Reeds Spring
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Reeds Spring the median home value is $185,400, 44% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $872 per month, which is 22.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,224 a month in housing costs.
Reeds Spring median household income
The median household income in Reeds Spring is $56,364 and the income per person is $25,517. 14.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Reeds Spring: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 479
- Owner-occupied
- 63.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.3%
- Vacant
- 13.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2001
- Average household size
- 2.67
Reeds Spring demographics
- Population
- 1,112
- Median age
- 35.6
- Under 18
- 26.9%
- 65 and older
- 18%
- Households
- 416
- Foreign-born
- 3.4%
- Veterans
- 9.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Reeds Spring ›
Education in Reeds Spring
19% of adults 25 and older in Reeds Spring have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Reeds Spring
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 1.2%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.4%
Reeds Spring vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reeds Spring | 1,112 | $56,364 | $185,400 | $872 |
| Branson West | 536 | $52,656 | $203,100 | — |
| Indian Point | 387 | $58,438 | $317,400 | — |
| Galena | 550 | $48,542 | $127,900 | $856 |
| Kimberling City | 2,476 | $49,692 | $246,500 | $864 |
| McCord Bend | 138 | $36,250 | $86,000 | $760 |
| Branson | 12,817 | $51,978 | $251,000 | $961 |
| Bull Creek | 421 | $29,700 | — | $762 |
| Spokane | 319 | $113,750 | $220,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Reeds Spring, MO?
The median household income in Reeds Spring is $56,364, 20% 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 Reeds Spring?
The median home value in Reeds Spring is $185,400, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Reeds Spring?
The median gross rent in Reeds Spring is $872 per month, about 22.6% of household income.
Is Reeds Spring, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 19% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Missouri median; a poverty rate of 14.1%.
What is the median age in Reeds Spring?
The median age in Reeds Spring is 35.6 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Reeds Spring?
The average commute to work in Reeds Spring is 21 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Reeds Spring?
The unemployment rate in Reeds Spring is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Reeds Spring?
19% of adults in Reeds Spring 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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