Douglas County, Missouri Housing Market
In Douglas County, Missouri, the median home value is $168,200, with a median monthly rent of $700. This places Douglas County at #1841 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #56 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: $742
- Establishments: 260
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 8
- Multi-family: 16
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 4,823 (avg $45,571)
- Outflow: 4,439 (avg $44,011)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 3 active ZIP codes in Douglas County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65793 | 252.4 | -7.75% | 2025 |
| 2 | 65711 | 276.0 | -1.62% | 2025 |
| 3 | 65775 | 237.8 | +3.38% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Douglas County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $168,200 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $700 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 80.6% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 20.0 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Douglas County is 4.3% below the Missouri state average and 26.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $700/month is 10.5% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 20.0, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Douglas County has an owner-occupancy rate of 80.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralls County | Missouri | $168,200 | $749 |
| Carter County | Tennessee | $168,200 | $739 |
| Fentress County | Tennessee | $168,200 | $709 |
| Bethel Census Area | Alaska | $168,100 | $1,474 |
| Marion County | Kentucky | $168,100 | $726 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralls County | $168,200 | $749 | 85.5% |
| Cedar County | $168,100 | $767 | 74.1% |
| Laclede County | $168,400 | $809 | 68.2% |
| Ozark County | $168,600 | $631 | 82.1% |
| 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).