Dent County, Missouri Housing Market
In Dent County, Missouri, the median home value is $167,500, with a median monthly rent of $660. This places Dent County at #1855 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #59 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: $828
- Establishments: 516
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 3
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 5,384 (avg $51,366)
- Outflow: 4,939 (avg $50,596)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Dent County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65401 | 228.8 | +4.99% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dent County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $167,500 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $660 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 75.9% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.1 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dent County is 4.7% below the Missouri state average and 26.4% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $660/month is 15.6% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.1, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Dent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tazewell County | Illinois | $167,500 | $909 |
| Foster County | North Dakota | $167,500 | $780 |
| Nottoway County | Virginia | $167,500 | $972 |
| Divide County | North Dakota | $167,600 | $1,105 |
| Sheridan County | Kansas | $167,200 | $689 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar County | $168,100 | $767 | 74.1% |
| Jasper County | $166,900 | $973 | 62.8% |
| Douglas County | $168,200 | $700 | 80.6% |
| Ralls County | $168,200 | $749 | 85.5% |
| Laclede County | $168,400 | $809 | 68.2% |
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).