Missouri Housing Market Trends
Real-time market data powered by Zillow Research. Last updated: 2026-03-03
Is Now a Good Time to Buy in Missouri?
The Missouri housing market is showing balanced conditions.
home values have grown a moderate 2.2% year-over-year. there are currently 870 homes on the market.
Median Home Value
$253,654
Zillow Home Value Index
Year-over-Year
+2.2%
Home value change
5-Year Change
+36.2%
Since 2021
Median Rent
$1,077/mo
Zillow Observed Rent Index
Active Listings
870
Homes for sale
Home Value Trends
5-year Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI) for Missouri vs. national average. ZHVI reflects the typical home value in the 35th-65th percentile range.
Rent Trends
Average rent in Missouri: $1,077/mo (+6.4% YoY)
Rent vs. Buy Analysis
With a median home value of $253,654 and average rent of $1,077/mo, the price-to-rent ratio in Missouri is 19.6. A ratio of 15-21 means it could go either way — run the numbers.
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Explore housing data for 12 metro areas in Missouri. Click any market for detailed trends and analysis.
Kansas City, MO
$311,990
Avg rent: $1,455/mo
Columbia, MO
$307,966
Warrensburg, MO
$269,019
Avg rent: $1,022/mo
St. Louis, MO
$261,627
Avg rent: $1,409/mo
Springfield, MO
$259,517
Jefferson City, MO
$258,546
Avg rent: $1,018/mo
Branson, MO
$240,128
Avg rent: $1,403/mo
Lebanon, MO
$222,078
Cape Girardeau, MO
$220,700
Avg rent: $1,016/mo
Rolla, MO
$219,785
Avg rent: $788/mo
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
$218,328
Avg rent: $1,107/mo
Joplin, MO
$216,293
Avg rent: $1,238/mo
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