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Blendville North

Blendville North

$128,871 Average Value
$153 Average Price per Sq Ft
3 Homes For Sale

Up-and-coming suburb is a center for Joplin High football

Centrally located in Joplin, Blendville North is an up-and-coming Joplin neighborhood seeing lots of investments in housing, with support from city grants. "It's an older neighborhood that's turning over," says Shannon Chew, the Shannon Chew Real Estate Group leader with Keller Williams Elevate in Joplin. "A lot of the houses in this neighborhood are being bought and rehabbed or being torn down and a new one put in." On the north side, Junge Field is a focal point for this neighborhood and for the city, drawing Joplin High families for Friday night football games. Foot traffic and car traffic are typical in this neighborhood that's close to shops, restaurants, schools and neighborhood churches.

Blendville North is a short walk from Downtown Joplin.
Blendville North is a short walk from Downtown Joplin.
A free little library matches the aesthetic of it's home in Blendville North.
A free little library matches the aesthetic of it's home in Blendville North.
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A blend of fixer-uppers and New Traditional homes

Blendville North is a walkable neighborhood, with sidewalk-lined streets arranged in a grid. The neighborhood blends older homes and new ones, with properties varying in style and condition. There are late-19th-century and early-20th-century styles such as cottages and bungalows, which may have stone facades and front porches. Often, they need a complete overhaul. "More experienced rehabbers will make major repairs," Chew says. "They'll put in a new roof, make repairs to the foundation, add new wiring and plumbing." There are also New Traditional homes built as recently as 2024. Small front yards are typically well maintained with the occasional lawn ornament or seasonal decoration. Homes can range between $75,000 and $200,000, depending on age and condition. Joplin aims to create homeownership opportunities for low and moderate-income families through the Homebuyers Assistance Program, open to qualifying applicants as long as funding is available or until early 2026.

There are a handful of larger, 2-story homes found in Blendville North.
There are a handful of larger, 2-story homes found in Blendville North.
Homes in Blendville North are a mix of new construction, remodels and older homes.
Homes in Blendville North are a mix of new construction, remodels and older homes.
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Career-prep pathways at Joplin High School

This neighborhood is centrally located between Joplin Schools, which serve kindergarten through 12th grade. Cecil Floyd Elementary, North Middle and Joplin High are all about 1.5 miles away, and all earn a C-plus from Niche. The Joplin High campus, just southeast, reopened in 2014 after the 2011 tornado. The reconstruction included the Franklin Technology Center, which offers 14 career-prep pathways. Joplin High also has an accomplished athletics department, with a total of 10 state championship wins between all sports. In 2019, the football team won second place in the Class 6 division.

Friday night football at Junge Field a top community event

The sounds of marching bands and cheering crowds reverberate at Junge Field, home of Joplin High School Football. Families from across town pack the stands for Friday night varsity games. In late September, The Sanctuary of Joplin hosts a Fall Craft Fair and Car Show, with prizes for the best car, truck and motorcycle. The fall activities continue into October with the Harvest Party, featuring food, games and a trunk-or-treat for kids.

Original chili spaghetti at Fred and Red's

Blendville North offers a unique slice of Joplin's shopping and dining scene. Main Street borders the neighborhood to the east, lined with furniture and home supply stores, barber shops and salons, and popular local restaurants. Here, Zinc Coffee offers an upscale coffee experience, topping handcrafted lattes with milk foam art. First opening in 1923, Fred and Red's claims to be the originator of chili spaghetti, which the restaurant calls Spaghetti Red. Locals enjoy their chili from the bar for a classic diner experience. Main Street has a few places for second-hand finds, including Lil' Bits Thrift and Gift, stocked with clothes, jewelry and holiday decorations. Hall's is a convenience store on the neighborhood's south side, while Aldi and Walmart Neighborhood Market have grocery selections 1.5 miles south.

Fred's & Red's Diner has been serving spaghetti red since 1923 across from Blendville North.
Fred's & Red's Diner has been serving spaghetti red since 1923 across from Blendville North.
A Walmart Neighborhood Market is conveniently located just across from Blendville North.
A Walmart Neighborhood Market is conveniently located just across from Blendville North.
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Kid-friendly features at Cunningham Park

Even without a neighborhood park, outdoor space is not far away. Just over a mile south, Cunningham Park is a kid-friendly space packing various amenities within 8 acres. One playground has tall, treehouse towers with twisty slides, while another is shaped like a miniature town. There is plenty of room to walk around and enjoy the open, grassy spaces and water features.

Cunningham Park is a popular gathering place in Joplin.
Cunningham Park is a popular gathering place in Joplin.
Colorful murals add to the beauty of Mercy Park.
Colorful murals add to the beauty of Mercy Park.
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Main Street leads to downtown Joplin

Joplin's up-and-coming downtown is just over a mile south and offers increasing dining, art and event options. Main Street provides a convenient connection to the city center by car and by foot, thanks to crosswalks and wide sidewalks. However, Joplin is generally lacking in bike lanes and public transport, with the discontinuation of its trolley service. Metro Area Public Transit System provides rides on an appointment basis.

Blendville North residents enjoy the proximity to Main Street.
Blendville North residents enjoy the proximity to Main Street.
A large mural brings color to the Blendville North neighborhood.
A large mural brings color to the Blendville North neighborhood.
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Blendville North Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$225,000
Median Sale Price
$297,000
Median Single Family Sale Price
$199,900
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$361,990
Median Change From 1st List Price
1%
Last 12 months Home Sales
24
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-30%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$153

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
555
Number of Homes for Sale
3
Median Year Built
1930
Months of Supply
1.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,340
Significantly below the national average
1,924
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
6,098

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Renters

Demographics

Total Population
2,400
Median Age
36
Population under 18
26.4%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
14.9%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$34,832
Significantly below the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$38,129

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
11.2%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
3.1%
Below the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
57.1%

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Walk Score®

53 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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