Missouri (MO) housing market
Warm MarketStatewide monthly sale-market indicators for rental investors — not a substitute for local rent comps, taxes, or insurance, but a fast read on price level, pace, and negotiation pressure.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $298K
- Median days on market
- 27 days
- Months of supply
- 2.1
- Active inventory
- 15,448
- Homes sold
- 7,419
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 98.1%
- Listings with price drop
- 29.4%
- Data month
- May 2026
Pair this view with the rental property calculator, DSCR calculator, and cap rate calculator — or browse all calculators.
Rental Investor Snapshot
Labels below come from monthly sale-market indicators only. True cash flow requires local rent, taxes, insurance, vacancy, and expense assumptions — model those in the rental calculator, then sanity-check against sale-speed signals here.
- Market temperature
- Competitive
- Buyer leverage
- High
- Pricing signal vs. U.S. median
- Easier buy-in vs. U.S. median (price only)
- Investor fit (heuristic)
- Buy-in vs. U.S. · Appreciation · Negotiation
Watch-outs
- Elevated price cuts can signal negotiation room — verify condition, rents, and comps street-by-street.
Suggested next step: Run a rental property analysis with your own rent, financing, vacancy, and expense assumptions — then sanity-check against this market's sale-speed and negotiation signals.
Warm Market
The market is active with moderate buyer demand.
Missouri market summary
The Missouri housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $298K, up 4.6% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 27 days on the market, 3.8% longer than a year ago.
There are 15,448 homes for sale — 0.2% more than last year. With 2.1 months of supply, this is a seller's market. 9,983 new listings were added during this period, down 9.8% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 98.1% of their list price on average, suggesting room for negotiation. 23.9% of homes sell above their asking price. 29.4% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
58
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
Investor takeaway
A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 34% below the national median on this sale snapshot — that can mean lower buy-in, but cash flow still depends on local rent, financing, and expenses.
Missouri market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$300K
Price per sq ft
$170
Sale-to-list ratio
98.1%
Months of supply
2.1
Sold above list
23.9%
Price drops
29.4%
New listings
9,983
↓ 9.8% YoY
Pending sales
3,650
Missouri housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in Missouri?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in Missouri is $298K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is Missouri a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 2.1 months of supply, conditions often favor sellers (inventory is relatively tight versus sales pace). Buyers may need to move quickly and keep offers competitive.
How long do homes stay on the market in Missouri?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in Missouri is 27 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is Missouri good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. Missouri can still work for rentals if the numbers work on a deal-by-deal basis — use local rent comps, financing, vacancy, and expenses in the rental property calculator.
How should investors analyze a rental property in Missouri?
Start with purchase price, financing, rent, vacancy, operating expenses, and capital repairs. Stress-test rates and rent. Will It Flow’s rental property calculator is built to translate those inputs into cash flow, DSCR, cap rate, and cash-on-cash return for Missouri deals.
Metro markets in Missouri
Open a metro for the same investor snapshot and trends, then run a shortlist through the DSCR calculator and cap rate calculator.
St. Louis, MO
$305K median · 21 days on market
Kansas City, MO
$366K median · 18 days on market
Springfield, MO
$283K median · 21 days on market
Columbia, MO
$325K median · 16 days on market
Joplin, MO
$220K median · 34 days on market
Jefferson City, MO
$275K median · 12 days on market
Cape Girardeau, MO
$240K median · 40 days on market
Branson, MO
$302K median · 53 days on market
St. Joseph, MO
$200K median · 25 days on market
Warrensburg, MO
$285K median · 25 days on market
Farmington, MO
$208K median · 61 days on market
Rolla, MO
$244K median · 41 days on market
Fort Leonard Wood, MO
$265K median · 34 days on market
Hannibal, MO
$243K median · 53 days on market
Poplar Bluff, MO
$180K median · 51 days on market
Lebanon, MO
$272K median · 60 days on market
West Plains, MO
$210K median · 26 days on market
Sedalia, MO
$250K median · 31 days on market
Moberly, MO
$162K median · 42 days on market
Mexico, MO
$185K median · 41 days on market
Sikeston, MO
$178K median · 43 days on market
Kirksville, MO
$182K median · 54 days on market
Maryville, MO
$209K median · 32 days on market
Marshall, MO
$173K median · 88 days on market
Kennett, MO
$115K median · 63 days on market
More Missouri housing market data
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Housing market data provided by Redfin, a national real estate brokerage. Not financial advice. Always consult a qualified professional before making investment decisions.