Camden County, Missouri Housing Market
In Camden County, Missouri, the median home value is $305,400, with a median monthly rent of $876. This places Camden County at #600 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #3 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: $924
- Establishments: 1,717
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 371
- Multi-family: 48
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 18,958 (avg $88,331)
- Outflow: 17,086 (avg $85,739)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 6 active ZIP codes in Camden County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65049 | 303.4 | +8.56% | 2025 |
| 2 | 65020 | 280.7 | +4.33% | 2025 |
| 3 | 65556 | 220.8 | +37.09% | 2024 |
| 4 | 65065 | 271.2 | +4.64% | 2025 |
| 5 | 65536 | 244.4 | +7.47% | 2025 |
| 6 | 65037 | 314.6 | +0.05% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Camden County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $305,400 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $876 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 82.5% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 29.1 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Camden County is 73.8% above the Missouri state average and 34.1% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $876/month is 12.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 29.1, Camden County is a strongly rent-favored market. Home prices are high relative to rents, meaning renting is typically far cheaper than owning in the near term.
Camden County has an owner-occupancy rate of 82.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire County | Massachusetts | $305,400 | $1,097 |
| Columbia County | Georgia | $305,300 | $1,409 |
| Pike County | Georgia | $305,600 | $993 |
| Johnston County | North Carolina | $305,600 | $1,146 |
| Wise County | Texas | $304,900 | $1,299 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cass County | $292,400 | $1,205 | 75.6% |
| St. Charles County | $320,800 | $1,370 | 80.5% |
| St. Louis County | $276,800 | $1,209 | 69.2% |
| Clay County | $275,600 | $1,243 | 69.5% |
| Christian County | $274,900 | $1,058 | 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).