Lincoln County, Missouri Housing Market
In Lincoln County, Missouri, the median home value is $244,300, with a median monthly rent of $961. This places Lincoln County at #936 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #11 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: $1,070
- Establishments: 1,192
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 80
- Multi-family: 172
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 25,189 (avg $70,881)
- Outflow: 23,687 (avg $70,343)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 10 active ZIP codes in Lincoln County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 63369 | 286.6 | — | 2025 |
| 2 | 63347 | 243.6 | +13.10% | 2025 |
| 3 | 63348 | 269.1 | +6.73% | 2025 |
| 4 | 63334 | 234.9 | +16.20% | 2025 |
| 5 | 63383 | 242.8 | +6.20% | 2025 |
| 6 | 63343 | 226.8 | -2.27% | 2025 |
| 7 | 63390 | 238.5 | +1.20% | 2025 |
| 8 | 63362 | 239.3 | +12.50% | 2025 |
| 9 | 63389 | 223.9 | +9.83% | 2025 |
| 10 | 63379 | 226.4 | +1.69% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Lincoln County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $244,300 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $961 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 79.0% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.2 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Lincoln County is 39.0% above the Missouri state average and 7.3% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $961/month is 22.9% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 21.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Lincoln County has an owner-occupancy rate of 79.0%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton County | Kentucky | $244,400 | $1,069 |
| Butte County | South Dakota | $244,600 | $972 |
| Macomb County | Michigan | $243,900 | $1,211 |
| Fallon County | Montana | $244,800 | $779 |
| Smith County | Tennessee | $243,800 | $922 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stone County | $249,000 | $896 | 83.3% |
| Jefferson County | $237,200 | $979 | 82.2% |
| Johnson County | $235,700 | $932 | 63.5% |
| Jackson County | $230,500 | $1,197 | 59.1% |
| Cole County | $229,600 | $834 | 67.9% |
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).