Polk County, Missouri Housing Market
In Polk County, Missouri, the median home value is $205,800, with a median monthly rent of $814. This places Polk County at #1345 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #28 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: $807
- Establishments: 769
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 47
- Multi-family: 14
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 11,890 (avg $59,283)
- Outflow: 11,017 (avg $59,289)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 1 active ZIP codes in Polk County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65613 | 224.1 | -2.13% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Polk County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $205,800 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $814 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 71.6% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 21.1 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Polk County is 17.1% above the Missouri state average and 9.6% below the U.S. national average. The median rent of $814/month is 4.1% above 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.
Polk County has an owner-occupancy rate of 71.6%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County | Kentucky | $205,800 | $938 |
| Grady County | Oklahoma | $205,800 | $883 |
| Davison County | South Dakota | $205,800 | $847 |
| Douglas County | Wisconsin | $205,800 | $909 |
| Banner County | Nebraska | $205,700 | $975 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phelps County | $206,500 | $798 | 61.7% |
| Cooper County | $203,500 | $782 | 75.7% |
| Callaway County | $201,600 | $887 | 75.5% |
| Ray County | $198,800 | $782 | 77.3% |
| St. Louis city | $197,500 | $997 | 45.3% |
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).