Cost of Living in Old Jamestown, MO

Population 21,121 · Missouri · Data vintage 2023

97
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Old Jamestown sits on the smaller end of the Missouri city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible.

Old Jamestown sits roughly 14 miles north of St. Louis — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 24% higher than St. Louis' $185,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 75
Rent 130

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Old Jamestown

The median home value in Old Jamestown is $230,100 — 25% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,706/month, 30% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $107,250/year is 44% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 5.2%, above the national average of 4.8%. Missouri's top state income tax rate is 5.0% and the combined sales tax is 8.4%. Overall, Old Jamestown has a cost of living index of 97 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 3% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$230,100
25% below avg
Median Rent
$1,706/mo
30% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
11.2x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.0%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$623
1 BR
$668
2 BR
$826
3 BR
$1,142
4 BR
$1,311
Owner-occupied 89.3%
Renter-occupied 10.7%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,706
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,320/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
29.4 min
9% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
20.7%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
70.5%
Carpooled
6.4%
Public transit
0.4%
Walked
0.9%
Bicycle
0.2%
Work from home
20.7%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 5.0%
Total Sales Tax 8.4%
State rate 4.2%
Avg local rate 4.1%
Property Tax 1.0%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$107,250
44% above avg
Per Capita Income
$41,867
Unemployment Rate
5.2%
9% above avg
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Labor Force Participation
67.0%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 19.4%
Graduate degree 20.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 39.7
Male median age 37.5
Female median age 41.6

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Old Jamestown, MO?

Old Jamestown has a cost index of 97 (100 = national average). It is 3% below the national average.

What is average rent in Old Jamestown, MO?

The median gross rent in Old Jamestown is $1,706 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Old Jamestown?

The median home value in Old Jamestown is $230,100 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Old Jamestown?

The median household income in Old Jamestown is $107,250 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Old Jamestown, MO?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Old Jamestown is 8.4%. The Missouri state income tax top rate is 5.0%.

Is Old Jamestown, MO affordable?

Old Jamestown is near the national average in terms of cost of living, with an index of 97 (100 = US average).

Old Jamestown at a Glance

Population
21,121
Median Income
$107,250
Home Value
$230,100
Median Rent
$1,706/mo
Unemployment
5.2%
Sales Tax
8.4%
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