As of 2012, Joplin Metro Area's population is 175,518 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of 11.57 percent. --------------------The median home cost in Joplin Metro Area is $100,400. Home appreciation the last year has been 3.90 percent. --------------------Compared to the rest of the country, Joplin Metro Area's cost of living is 13.50% Lower than the U.S. average. --------------------Joplin Metro Area public schools spend $4,407 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $5,691. There are about 15.6 students per teacher in Joplin Metro Area. --------------------The unemployment rate in Joplin Metro Area is 6.60 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.60%). Recent job growth is Positive. Joplin Metro Area jobs have Increased by 1.84 percent.
Ranked #28 America's Most (and Least) Stressful Cities (117 Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #74 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Smallest Metro Areas)
Ranked #150 Best Green Cities
Ranked #306 2005 Best Places to Live
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 | Average Commute time is 20 minutes. The National Average is 28 minutes. --------------------Joplin Metro Area's Real Estate Market (click to see properties)
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• Homes from $750,001 to $1,000,000
• Homes from $500,001 to $750,000
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