Stone County, Missouri Housing Market
In Stone County, Missouri, the median home value is $249,000, with a median monthly rent of $896. This places Stone County at #896 nationally out of 3134 counties by median home value, and #10 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: $784
- Establishments: 863
- BLS QCEW, 2025
Housing Supply
- Single-family: 212
- Multi-family: 0
- U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey
Migration Patterns
- Inflow: 13,431 (avg $71,456)
- Outflow: 12,077 (avg $68,964)
- IRS Statistics of Income
📍 Sub-Market Activity
Top 2 active ZIP codes in Stone County · Latest: 2025
| # | ZIP Code | HPI | YoY Change | Latest Year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 65616 | 235.9 | +3.50% | 2025 |
| 2 | 65686 | 279.8 | -1.39% | 2025 |
Source: FHFA HPI for Five-Digit ZIP Codes (All-Transactions Index, 2000 = 100).
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| Metric | Stone County | Missouri Average | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $249,000 | $175,712 | $227,706 |
| Median Gross Rent | $896 | $782 | $968 |
| Owner Occupancy Rate | 83.3% | 73.7% | 73.3% |
| Price/Rent Ratio | 23.2 | 18.8 | 18.7 |
Market Analysis
The median home value in Stone County is 41.7% above the Missouri state average and 9.4% above the U.S. national average. The median rent of $896/month is 14.6% above the state average.
With a price-to-rent ratio of 23.2, renting is generally more cost-effective than buying in the short to medium term. The market favors buyers only for long-term holds.
Stone County has an owner-occupancy rate of 83.3%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meeker County | Minnesota | $249,000 | $904 |
| Sullivan County | New York | $249,000 | $1,106 |
| Washington County | Tennessee | $249,000 | $1,005 |
| Malheur County | Oregon | $248,900 | $821 |
| Shelby County | Tennessee | $249,100 | $1,232 |
Other Counties in Missouri
| County | Median Home Value | Median Rent | Owner Occ. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lincoln County | $244,300 | $961 | 79.0% |
| Warren County | $260,400 | $995 | 80.2% |
| Jefferson County | $237,200 | $979 | 82.2% |
| Johnson County | $235,700 | $932 | 63.5% |
| Jackson County | $230,500 | $1,197 | 59.1% |
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).