Apartments for rent in Branson, MO

Branson, Missouri is a small city with just over 11,000 residents. Retirees should fit right in, as they make up 22% of the population compared to 14% nationally. At an average age of just under 42, the city's residents skew older than most cities in Missouri. A small majority of residents rent their homes (55%) as opposed to owning (45%) in Branson. The average rent of $846/month is roughly equal to the state average.

Averaging about 20 minutes, the commute time for Branson residents is shorter than the state average of about 24 minutes. Driving a car or truck is the typical mode of getting to work, opted for by 43% of commuters, while public transit isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.

Branson has a high number of residents older than 25 who have a high school degree or equivalent (24%) compared to the national average. In addition, 9% possess a Bachelor's degree and 4% have a Master's or Doctoral degree. Many Branson residents work in one of two industries: entertainment and retail. Together, these industries account for 24% of the labor force in the city. Meanwhile, looking at job function, many of the city's workers are in sales, as 9% of the city's population reports this as their field of work, the highest number of any profession. Branson workers earn an average annual income of just over $50,000, around $15,000 less than the state average. The city's average income also falls below the national average of $73,345.