Joplin, MO Housing Market

Market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-04-02

Joplin, MO offers balanced conditions for buyers.

  • Prices are essentially flat (1.1% YoY) — good negotiating leverage for buyers.
  • Price-to-rent ratio: 14.9 — buying is likely more cost-effective than renting.

Median Home Value

$220,400

ZHVI

Year-over-Year

+1.1%

Price change

5-Year Change

+41.5%

Since 2021

Median Rent

$1,233/mo

ZORI

Active Listings

788

For sale

State Avg

$258,099

Missouri

Home Value Trends

5-year Zillow Home Value Index for Joplin, MO vs. state and national averages.

Rent Data

Median Rent

$1,233/mo

Rent YoY Change

+9%

Rent vs. Buy Calculator

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