Lawrence County, Missouri Housing Market
In Lawrence County, Missouri, the median home value is $175,100, with a median monthly rent of $800. This places Lawrence County at #1701 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #47 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: $960
- Establishments: 876
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 55
- Multi-family: 94
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 14,755 (avg $55,181)
- Outflow: 13,980 (avg $55,203)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Lawrence County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65712 | 254.6 | -1.74% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lawrence County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $175,100 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 73.9% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 18.2 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lawrence County is about equal to the Missouri state average and 23.1% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $800/month is 2.3% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 18.2, the buy-vs-rent decision in Lawrence County is balanced. Whether buying or renting makes more sense depends on your time horizon, down payment capacity, and local market conditions.
Lawrence County has an owner-occupancy rate of 73.9%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell County | Iowa | $175,100 | $738 |
| Beadle County | South Dakota | $175,100 | $879 |
| Grant County | West Virginia | $175,100 | $644 |
| Blount County | Alabama | $175,200 | $776 |
| Lawrence County | Indiana | $175,000 | $845 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hickory County | $176,100 | $648 | 82.4% |
| Howell County | $173,000 | $733 | 70.3% |
| Nodaway County | $177,500 | $786 | 62.3% |
| Crawford County | $172,600 | $795 | 69.2% |
| Benton County | $177,900 | $773 | 83.8% |
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).