Christian County, Missouri Housing Market
In Christian County, Missouri, the median home value is $274,900, with a median monthly rent of $1,058. This places Christian County at #755 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #7 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: $884
- Establishments: 2,414
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 466
- Multi-family: 29
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 36,105 (avg $81,969)
- Outflow: 33,550 (avg $82,240)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Christian County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65653 | 319.4 | +29.75% | 2025 |
| 2 | 65631 | 276.0 | +1.35% | 2025 |
| 3 | 65742 | 260.4 | +1.74% | 2025 |
| 4 | 65669 | 253.6 | +2.70% | 2025 |
| 5 | 65721 | 249.9 | +3.66% | 2025 |
| 6 | 65738 | 253.0 | +2.87% | 2025 |
| 7 | 65619 | 248.9 | +3.13% | 2025 |
| 8 | 65610 | 240.9 | -2.43% | 2025 |
| 9 | 65753 | 243.4 | +1.00% | 2025 |
| 10 | 65714 | 245.8 | +1.01% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Christian County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $274,900 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,058 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.9% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.7 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Christian County is 56.4% above the Missouri state average and 20.7% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,058/month is 35.3% above 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.
Christian County has an owner-occupancy rate of 75.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denali Borough | Alaska | $275,000 | $825 |
| Bear Lake County | Idaho | $275,000 | $632 |
| Hancock County | Indiana | $274,800 | $1,203 |
| Dunn County | North Dakota | $275,000 | $922 |
| Lancaster County | Nebraska | $275,200 | $1,085 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clay County | $275,600 | $1,243 | 69.5% |
| St. Louis County | $276,800 | $1,209 | 69.2% |
| Boone County | $272,800 | $1,088 | 57.7% |
| Warren County | $260,400 | $995 | 80.2% |
| Cass County | $292,400 | $1,205 | 75.6% |
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).