Barton County, Missouri Housing Market
In Barton County, Missouri, the median home value is $136,500, with a median monthly rent of $805. This places Barton County at #2414 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #92 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: $901
- Establishments: 301
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 8
- Multi-family: 38
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,458 (avg $53,669)
- Outflow: 4,209 (avg $53,203)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Barton County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64759 | 202.3 | -8.00% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Barton County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $136,500 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $805 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 68.1% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 14.1 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Barton County is 22.3% below the Missouri state average and 40.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $805/month is 2.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 14.1, buying a home in Barton County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Barton County has an owner-occupancy rate of 68.1%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escambia County | Alabama | $136,500 | $766 |
| Des Moines County | Iowa | $136,500 | $904 |
| Seward County | Kansas | $136,500 | $905 |
| Cameron County | Texas | $136,500 | $912 |
| Walworth County | South Dakota | $136,600 | $926 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schuyler County | $137,500 | $382 | 79.9% |
| Holt County | $138,200 | $650 | 77.2% |
| Gentry County | $134,000 | $636 | 74.4% |
| Clark County | $130,700 | $612 | 78.3% |
| Lewis County | $130,200 | $644 | 76.3% |
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).