What percentage of people rent in Rockaway Beach, MO?
21.0% (±8.6 points) of the occupied homes in Rockaway Beach, MO are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 59 renting households against 222 that own their home.
In Rockaway Beach, the share of households that rent went from 40.6% in 2015–2019 to 21.0% in 2020–2024 (−19.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 21.0% (±8.6 points)
- Renting households
- 59 (±26)
- Median renter income
- $23,839 (±$9,914)
Who rents and who owns in Rockaway Beach
| Rockaway Beach | Taney County | Missouri | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 21.0% (±8.6 points) | 33.0% (±2.1 points) | 31.9% (±0.2 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 59 (±26) | 7,513 (±526) | 799,814 (±5,177) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 222 (±62) | 15,275 (±546) | 1,708,413 (±9,125) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.7) | 2.2 (±0.1) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.9 (±0.5) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $23,839 (±$9,914) | $41,489 (±$3,404) | $43,288 (±$509) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $71,429 (±$22,244) | $66,981 (±$3,089) | $87,780 (±$425) | $100,009 |
In Rockaway Beach, the renter share is lower than in Taney County (33.0%).
It is also lower than in Missouri (31.9%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Taney County, Rockaway Beach ranks 6 of 9 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 730 of 1,244.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Rockaway Beach has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 40.6% (±10.5 points) | 21.0% (±8.6 points) | −19.6 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $581 (±$54) | $696 (±$159) | +19.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $39,643 (±$8,535) | $63,646 (±$12,414) | +60.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Rockaway Beach
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockaway Beach | — | 21.0% (±8.6 points) | — |
| Merriam Woods | 1.5 mi | 18.0% (±7.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Bull Creek | 2.6 mi | 94.4% (±4.3 points) | Higher |
| Forsyth | 3.3 mi | 28.9% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kirbyville | 5.1 mi | 23.7% (±19.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Kissee Mills | 6.4 mi | 9.1% (±8.0 points) | Lower |
| Taneyville | 7.2 mi | 16.0% (±13.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hollister | 7.8 mi | 33.5% (±9.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Saddlebrooke | 8.8 mi | 2.7% (±4.3 points) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Kissee Mills, MO (9.1%), Saddlebrooke, MO (2.7%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bull Creek, MO (94.4%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Taney County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bull Creek | 94.4% (±4.3 points) |
| 2 | Branson | 51.7% (±4.7 points) |
| 3 | Hollister | 33.5% (±9.4 points) |
| 4 | Forsyth | 28.9% (±8.9 points) |
| 5 | Kirbyville | 23.7% (±19.2 points) |
| 6 | Rockaway Beach | 21.0% (±8.6 points) |
| 7 | Merriam Woods | 18.0% (±7.0 points) |
| 8 | Taneyville | 16.0% (±13.9 points) |
| 9 | Kissee Mills | 9.1% (±8.0 points) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rockaway Beach
How many renters are there in Rockaway Beach?
Rockaway Beach has an estimated 59 (±26) renting households, 21.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Rockaway Beach?
In Rockaway Beach, the share of households that rent went from 40.6% in 2015–2019 to 21.0% in 2020–2024 (−19.6 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Rockaway Beach?
A renting household in Rockaway Beach has 1.9 people on average, against 2.9 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Rockaway Beach?
The median renting household in Rockaway Beach, MO has an income of $23,839 (±$9,914) a year, against $71,429 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway Beach city, Missouri
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway Beach city, Missouri
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway Beach city, Missouri
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway Beach city, Missouri
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rockaway Beach city, Missouri
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rockaway Beach city, Missouri (place:62570, in state:29).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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