Adair County, Missouri Housing Market
In Adair County, Missouri, the median home value is $165,700, with a median monthly rent of $772. This places Adair County at #1892 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #64 within Missouri.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
📊 Recent Market Momentum (FHFA HPI)
FHFA House Price Index — All-Transactions, Annual (2000 = 100) · Latest: 2025
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $872
- Establishments: 767
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 9
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 8,629 (avg $60,826)
- Outflow: 7,942 (avg $61,937)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Adair County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63501 | 193.4 | +6.80% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Adair County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $165,700 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $772 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 61.0% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 17.9 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Adair County is 5.7% below the Missouri state average and 27.2% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $772/month is 1.3% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 17.9, the buy-vs-rent decision in Adair County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Adair County has an owner-occupancy rate of 61.0%, compared to 73.7% in Missouri and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more renter-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell County | Alabama | $165,700 | $939 |
| Prairie County | Montana | $165,700 | $627 |
| Pecos County | Texas | $165,700 | $918 |
| Cleburne County | Alabama | $165,600 | $798 |
| Lyman County | South Dakota | $165,800 | $651 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pettis County | $166,300 | $885 | 69.1% |
| Buchanan County | $166,300 | $902 | 66.3% |
| Caldwell County | $166,500 | $640 | 78.2% |
| Jasper County | $166,900 | $973 | 62.8% |
| Dent County | $167,500 | $660 | 75.9% |
Data Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates (2017–2024). Variables: B25077 (Median Home Value), B25064 (Median Gross Rent), B25003 (Tenure). Data collected on 2026-10-14. The price-to-rent ratio is calculated as Median Home Value ÷ (Median Monthly Rent × 12).