Living in Sunrise Beach, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Sunrise Beach · Census data 2020–2024
Sunrise Beach has 413 residents with a median age of 50.4. The median household income is $55,625 (21% lower than the Missouri median), the median home value is $207,100, the median rent is $1,115/month.
Sunrise Beach is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Sunrise Beach at a glance
- Population
- 413
- Median age
- 50.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $55,625State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $207,100State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,115/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 74.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 28.6%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Sunrise Beach a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%.
Cons: Median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 11.5%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Sunrise Beach
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Sunrise Beach the median home value is $207,100, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,115 per month, which is 29% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,357 a month in housing costs.
Sunrise Beach median household income
The median household income in Sunrise Beach is $55,625 and the income per person is $29,917. 9% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Sunrise Beach: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 511
- Owner-occupied
- 74.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 25.7%
- Vacant
- 67.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 2.47
67.3% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Sunrise Beach has many vacation and second homes.
Sunrise Beach demographics
- Population
- 413
- Median age
- 50.4
- Under 18
- 21.5%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 167
- Foreign-born
- 0.5%
- Veterans
- 5.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Sunrise Beach ›
Education in Sunrise Beach
28.6% of adults 25 and older in Sunrise Beach have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Sunrise Beach
- Unemployment rate
- 11.5%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.7%
- Drive alone
- 57.3%
- Public transit
- 0.7%
- Walk to work
- 6.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.2%
Sunrise Beach vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Beach | 413 | $55,625 | $207,100 | $1,115 |
| Laurie | 965 | $50,114 | $187,200 | $788 |
| Village of Four Seasons | 2,252 | $89,635 | $365,400 | $1,117 |
| Osage Beach | 4,905 | $55,994 | $355,200 | $772 |
| Lake Ozark | 2,335 | $74,176 | $278,100 | $1,304 |
| Linn Creek | 188 | $64,375 | $228,600 | $1,188 |
| Gravois Mills | 116 | $51,563 | $56,100 | $680 |
| Camdenton | 4,023 | $54,375 | $175,500 | $1,025 |
| Barnett | 129 | $36,750 | $67,500 | $1,250 |
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What is the median household income in Sunrise Beach, MO?
The median household income in Sunrise Beach is $55,625, 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 Sunrise Beach?
The median home value in Sunrise Beach is $207,100, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Sunrise Beach?
The median gross rent in Sunrise Beach is $1,115 per month, about 29% of household income.
Is Sunrise Beach, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 24 minutes; a poverty rate of 9%. Minuses: median household income 21% lower than the Missouri median; unemployment of 11.5%.
What is the median age in Sunrise Beach?
The median age in Sunrise Beach is 50.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Sunrise Beach?
The average commute to work in Sunrise Beach is 24 minutes; 12.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Sunrise Beach?
The unemployment rate in Sunrise Beach is 11.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Sunrise Beach?
28.6% of adults in Sunrise 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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