West Plains, MO Housing Market
Warm MarketMetro-level monthly sale metrics for rental investors — prices, inventory, pace, and negotiation signals. Figures represent the West Plains, MO metro area.
Data period: May 2026
Market snapshot
- Median sale price
- $210K
- Median days on market
- 26 days
- Months of supply
- 4.4
- Active inventory
- 181
- Homes sold
- 41
- Sale-to-list ratio
- 101.8%
- Listings with price drop
- 26.5%
- Data month
- May 2026
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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.
West Plains, MO market summary
The West Plains, MO metro area housing market is heating up. As of May 2026, the median home sale price is $210K, down 6.7% year-over-year. Homes are spending a median of 26 days on the market, 33.3% shorter than a year ago.
There are 181 homes for sale — 1.7% more than last year. With 4.4 months of supply, this is a balanced market. 54 new listings were added during this period, down 5.3% year-over-year.
Homes are selling for 101.8% of their list price on average, indicating buyers are paying above asking. 2.4% of homes sell above their asking price. 26.5% of listings have had a price drop.
Market Opportunity Score
Based on current market conditions
63
Contributing Factors
How This Market Compares
vs. National Median
vs. Missouri Median
Investor takeaway
A significant share of sellers are cutting prices, which can signal motivated sellers and potential deals. Prices are 53% 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.
West Plains, MO market trends
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Detailed market metrics
Median list price
$234K
Price per sq ft
$134
Sale-to-list ratio
101.8%
Months of supply
4.4
Sold above list
2.4%
Price drops
26.5%
New listings
54
↓ 5.3% YoY
Pending sales
47
Off market in 2 weeks
27.7%
West Plains, MO housing market FAQs
What is the median home price in West Plains, MO?
For the latest published month, the median sale price in West Plains, MO is $210K. Median means half of homes sold above that price and half below — it is a useful benchmark, not a rule for every listing.
Is West Plains, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
With about 4.4 months of supply, the market is often closer to balanced — neither extreme scarcity nor extreme surplus.
How long do homes stay on the market in West Plains, MO?
For the latest published month, the median days on market in West Plains, MO is 26 days — half of homes went pending faster and half slower.
Is West Plains, MO good for rental property investors?
Sale-market stats show how competitive buying is (speed, negotiation, inventory). They do not prove rent performance. West Plains, MO 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 West Plains, MO?
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 West Plains, MO deals.
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National context
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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.