Dunklin County, Missouri Housing Market
In Dunklin County, Missouri, the median home value is $97,600, with a median monthly rent of $648. This places Dunklin County at #2949 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #113 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: $700
- Establishments: 1,662
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 28
- Multi-family: 2
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 9,335 (avg $51,328)
- Outflow: 8,959 (avg $51,999)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Dunklin County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63857 | 155.3 | — | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Dunklin County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $97,600 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $648 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 62.3% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 12.6 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Dunklin County is 44.5% below the Missouri state average and 57.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $648/month is 17.1% below the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 12.6, buying a home in Dunklin County is generally more favorable than renting for those planning to stay long-term. A ratio below 15 typically signals that purchasing is financially advantageous over a multi-year horizon.
Dunklin County has an owner-occupancy rate of 62.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stafford County | Kansas | $97,600 | $710 |
| Clay County | Illinois | $97,400 | $735 |
| Bamberg County | South Carolina | $97,800 | $815 |
| La Salle County | Texas | $97,800 | $819 |
| Dallas County | Arkansas | $97,300 | $627 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pemiscot County | $97,000 | $695 | 55.6% |
| Worth County | $96,600 | $381 | 82.1% |
| Shelby County | $99,900 | $625 | 77.5% |
| Knox County | $101,400 | $666 | 85.1% |
| Mercer County | $104,900 | $590 | 81.0% |
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).