| Market | Median list price | YoY | Days on market | Active | Price-to-income | Income needed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | $285,950 | -4.7% | 50 | 7,154 | 3.7 | $80,000 |
| Kansas City | $389,975 | +0.8% | 50 | 6,560 | 4.8 | $107,000 |
| Springfield | $347,268 | +6.5% | 52 | 1,710 | 5.7 | $90,000 |
| Branson | $274,950 | -3.9% | 97 | 962 | 4.7 | $70,000 |
| Joplin | $250,000 | +0.6% | 51 | 742 | 4.2 | $65,000 |
| Columbia | $392,500 | -1.1% | 51 | 676 | 5.7 | $104,000 |
| St. Joseph | $240,850 | -0.7% | 50 | 298 | 3.8 | $63,000 |
| Jefferson City | $333,400 | +7.7% | 41 | 286 | 4.6 | $87,000 |
| Cape Girardeau | $264,950 | -13.9% | 54 | 273 | 3.9 | $69,000 |
| Fort Leonard Wood | $275,000 | +3.8% | 51 | 210 | 4.1 | $71,000 |
| West Plains | $287,400 | +6.0% | 78 | 203 | 5.8 | $73,000 |
| Farmington | $232,925 | +1.3% | 48 | 189 | 4.2 | $61,000 |
| Warrensburg | $351,000 | +4.9% | 49 | 188 | 5.2 | $91,000 |
| Poplar Bluff | $224,700 | +13.8% | 64 | 165 | 4.6 | $58,000 |
| Sikeston | $186,000 | +6.3% | 61 | 155 | 3.4 | $48,000 |
| Rolla | $278,450 | -4.8% | 69 | 155 | 5.0 | $72,000 |
| Kirksville | $188,750 | -2.9% | 74 | 137 | 3.3 | $49,000 |
| Lebanon | $268,750 | -6.8% | 60 | 107 | 5.3 | $69,000 |
| Sedalia | $249,475 | +6.2% | 46 | 106 | 4.1 | $65,000 |
| Hannibal | $293,325 | +26.2% | 46 | 103 | 4.6 | $78,000 |
| Mexico | $183,250 | +22.6% | 56 | 92 | 3.3 | $49,000 |
| Moberly | $234,900 | +11.9% | 47 | 85 | 4.2 | $62,000 |
| Kennett | $128,000 | +14.0% | 64 | 79 | 2.7 | $33,000 |
| Marshall | $182,250 | -17.1% | 78 | 76 | 3.2 | $48,000 |
| Maryville | $184,750 | -11.4% | 80 | 63 | 3.3 | $49,000 |
State housing market · September 2026 data
Missouri housing market
Across the 25 Missouri markets WealthyBud tracks, the midpoint median listing price is $264,950 as of September 2026, and 10 of 25 are priced below a year ago. Columbia is the most expensive ($392,500) and Kennett the least ($128,000).
Midpoint median list price
$264,950
25 markets
Markets down YoY
10/25
September 2026
Active listings
20,774
Tracked markets
30-yr mortgage rate
7.28%
2026-10-01
What are home prices in each Missouri market?
The table lists every Missouri market WealthyBud tracks with its median listing price, year-over-year change, days on market, active listings, price-to-income ratio and the income needed to buy the median home. Select a market for its full report.
Are home prices rising or falling in Missouri?
Hannibal posted the biggest year-over-year change in Missouri (+26.2%) and Marshall the weakest (-17.1%). The midpoint change across the state's tracked markets is +1.3%, with 20,774 homes actively listed.
How much income do you need to buy a home in Missouri?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $33,000 a year in Kennett and $107,000 in Kansas City, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income.
Missouri housing market FAQ
What is the median home price in Missouri?
Across WealthyBud's 25 tracked Missouri markets, median listing prices have a midpoint of $264,950 as of September 2026, from $128,000 in Kennett to $392,500 in Columbia.
Are home prices falling in Missouri?
10 of 25 tracked Missouri markets have median listing prices below a year ago as of September 2026. The weakest is Marshall at -17.1%.
What is the most expensive housing market in Missouri?
Columbia has the highest median listing price among tracked Missouri markets at $392,500 (September 2026).
How much income do you need to buy a home in Missouri?
Buying the median listing with 20% down at the current 7.28% rate takes about $33,000 a year in Kennett and $107,000 in Kansas City, keeping principal, interest and property tax at 28% of income. Insurance, HOA and PMI are excluded.
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