Barton County, MO home prices
Barton County, MO: the typical home is worth $188,545 as of 2026-05, up +8.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $127/sq ft. Rent…
Barton County is accelerating and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1997: $109,638 → 2026: $188,545 (1.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $188,545, homes in Barton County sit 15% below the Missouri median ($222,586) and 19% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #81 of 113 Missouri counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+8.0% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 55 days on the market, with 24% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.8× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Jasper County, MO ($217,887) · Vernon County, MO ($179,803) · Dade County, MO ($203,437) · Crawford County, KS ($139,616) · Cedar County, MO ($233,830) · Cherokee County, KS ($131,144)
Frequently asked questions
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| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2016 | $115,745 |
| 2017 | $117,574 |
| 2018 | $116,822 |
| 2019 | $116,819 |
| 2020 | $127,703 |
| 2021 | $140,460 |
| 2022 | $154,952 |
| 2023 | $158,801 |
| 2024 | $164,252 |
| 2025 | $172,967 |
| 2026 | $187,885 |