salaryRent is higher than in 70% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (87.3%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $81,160 a year. That is $39 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 135 of 142 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Old Jamestown?
Share of households by yearly income. 34.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Old Jamestown
| Size | Old Jamestown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 3 bedrooms | $1,930 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,659 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Old Jamestown overall?
Everyday prices in Missouri overall are 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Old Jamestown, so the Missouri figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Old Jamestown
Life in Old Jamestown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Old Jamestown?
Buying is cheaper month to month: about $391 a month less than renting.
Owning assumes a typical $236,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $23,610 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Old Jamestown, MO?
Renting in Old Jamestown costs a median of about $2,029 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Missouri median is $1,285.
How much do I need to make to live in Old Jamestown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $81,160 a year, or $39 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Old Jamestown cheap or expensive?
Old Jamestown is rated OK: rent takes 22.7% of the typical household income of $107,333. It ranks 135th cheapest of 142 Missouri cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Old Jamestown?
The median homeowner in Old Jamestown pays $3,600 a year in property taxes, about 1.52% of the median home value.
Is Old Jamestown 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 Old Jamestown?
The median home value in Old Jamestown is $236,100, about 2.2 times the typical yearly household income.
20,651 people live in Old Jamestown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.