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Is Jennings, MO expensive to live in?

ExpensiveRent takes 37 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,30126% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$42,044about $3,504/month · 52% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$68,80079% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 69% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $52,040 a year. That is $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Missouri cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Missouri. It is number 76 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Jennings
$1,301
Branson
$930
St. Ann
$1,115
Union
$1,056
Eureka
$2,233
Festus
$1,020
Webb City
$1,125

How much do households earn in Jennings?

Under $25k
30.9%
$25k–50k
27.4%
$50k–100k
28.3%
$100k–150k
3.3%
$150k+
1.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 5.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Jennings

SizeJenningsU.S. average
1 bedroom$844$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,063$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,386$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,359$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Jennings overall?

Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).

Housing
70
Goods (food, clothes…)
96
Utilities
79
Other services
95
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Jennings, so the Missouri figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Jennings

🏛️ Property tax$1,369a year · 1.99% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$123a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Jennings

Commute to work26.7 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree10.8%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home45.1%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line25.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment8.9%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Jennings?

Buying is cheaper month to month: about $824 a month less than renting.

Renting
$1,301
Owning
$477

Owning assumes a typical $68,800 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $6,880 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Jennings, MO?

Renting in Jennings costs a median of about $1,301 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.

How much do I need to make to live in Jennings?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $52,040 a year, or $25 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Jennings cheap or expensive?

Jennings is rated Expensive: rent takes 37.1% of the typical household income of $42,044. It ranks 76th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Jennings?

The median homeowner in Jennings pays $1,369 a year in property taxes, about 1.99% of the median home value.

Is Jennings more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Missouri are 9% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Jennings?

The median home value in Jennings is $68,800, about 1.6 times the typical yearly household income.

12,918 people live in Jennings. Numbers are typical (middle) values.