Clay County, Missouri Housing Market
In Clay County, Missouri, the median home value is $275,600, with a median monthly rent of $1,243. This places Clay County at #748 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #6 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: $1,251
- Establishments: 6,653
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 207
- Multi-family: 90
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 106,771 (avg $89,353)
- Outflow: 101,940 (avg $90,220)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Clay County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 64492 | 233.6 | -15.78% | 2025 |
| 2 | 64158 | 251.4 | — | 2025 |
| 3 | 64150 | 254.4 | -3.09% | 2025 |
| 4 | 64117 | 259.7 | +2.52% | 2025 |
| 5 | 64024 | 241.6 | -2.13% | 2025 |
| 6 | 64116 | 262.4 | +2.14% | 2025 |
| 7 | 64151 | 248.7 | +4.92% | 2025 |
| 8 | 64155 | 244.3 | +2.89% | 2025 |
| 9 | 64118 | 248.9 | +3.67% | 2025 |
| 10 | 64089 | 248.4 | +2.25% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Clay County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $275,600 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,243 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 69.5% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.5 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Clay County is 56.8% above the Missouri state average and 21.0% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $1,243/month is 59.0% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.5, the buy-vs-rent decision in Clay County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Clay County has an owner-occupancy rate of 69.5%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando County | Florida | $276,000 | $1,298 |
| Effingham County | Georgia | $276,000 | $1,147 |
| Lancaster County | Nebraska | $275,200 | $1,085 |
| Licking County | Ohio | $275,200 | $1,078 |
| Lexington city | Virginia | $275,200 | $1,081 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County | $274,900 | $1,058 | 75.9% |
| 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).