Barry County, Missouri Housing Market
In Barry County, Missouri, the median home value is $187,800, with a median monthly rent of $766. This places Barry County at #1543 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #39 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: $935
- Establishments: 911
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 32
- Multi-family: 38
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,338 (avg $62,071)
- Outflow: 12,403 (avg $62,059)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Barry County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65625 | 260.2 | +8.71% | 2025 |
| 2 | 65605 | 253.6 | +1.92% | 2025 |
| 3 | 65708 | 213.3 | -0.77% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Barry County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $187,800 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $766 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 77.3% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.4 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Barry County is 6.9% above the Missouri state average and 17.5% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $766/month is 2.0% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.4, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Barry County has an owner-occupancy rate of 77.3%, compared to 73.7% in Missouri and 73.3% nationally. This indicates a more homeowner-heavy market than the U.S. average.
Similar Counties by Home Value
| County | State | Median Home Value | Median Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands County | Florida | $187,900 | $1,035 |
| Polk County | Georgia | $187,600 | $918 |
| Cheyenne County | Colorado | $187,500 | $926 |
| McCracken County | Kentucky | $188,100 | $898 |
| De Baca County | New Mexico | $187,500 | $387 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Perry County | $188,200 | $923 | 76.5% |
| Pulaski County | $189,800 | $1,112 | 61.2% |
| Dallas County | $190,300 | $642 | 75.9% |
| Newton County | $190,700 | $817 | 76.6% |
| Miller County | $192,600 | $763 | 73.9% |
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).