Living in Tarsney Lakes, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tarsney Lakes · Census data 2020–2024
Tarsney Lakes has 214 residents with a median age of 55.4. The median household income is $2,499 (96% lower than the Missouri median).
Tarsney Lakes is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tarsney Lakes at a glance
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 55.4State: 39
- Median household income
- $2,499State: $70,702
- Homeowners
- 45.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.5%
- Average commute
- 46 min
Is Tarsney Lakes a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 96% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 46 minutes; a poverty rate of 37.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Tarsney Lakes median household income
The median household income in Tarsney Lakes is $2,499 and the income per person is $24,098. 37.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Tarsney Lakes: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 45.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 54.9%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1949
- Average household size
- 1.51
Tarsney Lakes demographics
- Population
- 214
- Median age
- 55.4
- Under 18
- 5.1%
- 65 and older
- 14%
- Households
- 142
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tarsney Lakes ›
Education in Tarsney Lakes
7.5% of adults 25 and older in Tarsney Lakes have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tarsney Lakes
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 46 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 33.7%
- Drive alone
- 66.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 44.4%
Tarsney Lakes vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarsney Lakes | 214 | $2,499 | — | — |
| Lake Lotawana | 2,442 | $165,962 | $564,100 | $2,042 |
| Grain Valley | 16,271 | $89,649 | $283,800 | $1,398 |
| Blue Springs | 59,965 | $88,920 | $263,100 | $1,277 |
| Lone Jack | 1,412 | $121,389 | $330,100 | $1,203 |
| Oak Grove | 8,538 | $75,102 | $215,500 | $1,044 |
| Lake Tapawingo | 706 | $104,821 | $365,100 | — |
| Bates City | 162 | $88,750 | $218,800 | $1,292 |
| Lee's Summit | 103,656 | $102,531 | $340,900 | $1,422 |
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What is the median household income in Tarsney Lakes, MO?
The median household income in Tarsney Lakes is $2,499, 96% lower than the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Tarsney Lakes, MO a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 96% lower than the Missouri median; an average commute of 46 minutes; a poverty rate of 37.4%.
What is the median age in Tarsney Lakes?
The median age in Tarsney Lakes is 55.4 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Tarsney Lakes?
The average commute to work in Tarsney Lakes is 46 minutes; 33.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Tarsney Lakes?
The unemployment rate in Tarsney Lakes is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tarsney Lakes?
7.5% of adults in Tarsney Lakes 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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