Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
25-34 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
25%
Over 65
19%
Saint Joseph
Saint Joseph, MO Area Guide
Avg Rent
$770
Population
70,893
Renter Mix
41% Rent
Historic town pays tribute to the past and embraces the future
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Saint Joseph, MO is a Midwest hidden gem packed with history and outdoor adventure. The Pony Express, convergence of early railroads, and the Missouri River shaped the city into a hub for early western commerce and communication. Multiple areas in St. Joseph are designated as National Park Service certified Lewis and Clark trail commemorative sites. Take a deep dive into American western history and visit one of the city’s 13 museums. See for yourself where the West’s most notorious outlaw was shot and killed during a visit at the Jesse James Home Museum.
Nestled within the banks of the Missouri River, St. Joseph boasts striking views and outdoor activities for the whole family. Catch catfish, birdwatch, or geocache at Missouri River’s French Bottom Access. Cycle down the 26-mile parkway or have a picnic at one of the 48 parks in the area.
30 minutes from Kansas City, this city celebrates its past downtown with remodeled historical buildings giving way to a fresh modern lifestyle. Mitchell Park Plaza, originally the Big Chief writing tablet factory, is home to over 250 apartments, a rooftop garden, pool, and indoor track. The new downtown aims to elevate this historic town to the future through culture. St. Joseph’s hosts 13 annual festivals each year, including the newly created Downtown First, a monthly celebration of the cities reemergence.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$47,921
Average: $70,303
Education
13,798
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
32,906
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Saint Joseph has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
41%
Non-Renters
59%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
15%
Other Education
85%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Saint Joseph, MO is $574 for a studio, $770 for one bedroom, $921 for two bedrooms, and $1,039 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Saint Joseph has increased by 1.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$770/month
637 Sq Ft
House
$1,118/month
1,010 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Saint Joseph, MO is 6.8% lower than the national average. Generally, housing in Saint Joseph is 16.7% less expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $574 - $1,039. You can expect to pay 2.4% less for groceries, 2.0% less for utilities, and 4.9% less for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Saint Joseph, MO is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
842 Students
Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
Public
Grades K-5
364 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
474 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
486 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
390 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
482 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,728 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
676 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
717 Students
Public
Grades K-12
39 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Remington Nature Center of St. Joseph
Military Bases
Airports
- Kansas City International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.