Caldwell County, Missouri Housing Market
In Caldwell County, Missouri, the median home value is $166,500, with a median monthly rent of $640. This places Caldwell County at #1871 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #61 within Missouri.
📈 Price Trend (2017 → 2024)
ℹ️ FHFA HPI data is not available for this county due to limited mortgage transaction volume.
📍 Economic Snapshot
Employment & Wages
- Avg weekly wage: $891
- Establishments: 186
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 8
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 3,469 (avg $58,965)
- Outflow: 3,241 (avg $59,012)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Caldwell County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64465 | 231.3 | +0.53% | 2025 |
| 2 | 64062 | 243.8 | +5.41% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Caldwell County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $166,500 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $640 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 78.2% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.7 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Caldwell County is 5.2% below the Missouri state average and 26.9% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $640/month is 18.2% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.7, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Caldwell County has an owner-occupancy rate of 78.2%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | Oklahoma | $166,500 | $794 |
| Cerro Gordo County | Iowa | $166,400 | $850 |
| Box Butte County | Nebraska | $166,600 | $752 |
| Dyer County | Tennessee | $166,400 | $782 |
| Todd County | Kentucky | $166,700 | $851 |
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% |
| Jasper County | $166,900 | $973 | 62.8% |
| Adair County | $165,700 | $772 | 61.0% |
| 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).