Rockaway Beach, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
Rockaway Beach, MO
At a Glance
How Rockaway Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rockaway Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rockaway Beach a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rockaway Beach residents earn a median household income of $56,563 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,221. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rockaway Beach is $130,000 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,278. Median rent is $767/month, with 32.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1984.
Education
28.1% of adults in Rockaway Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rockaway Beach has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.7 inches.