Bates County, MO home prices
Bates County, MO: the typical home is worth $227,015 as of 2026-05, up +2.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $158/sq ft. Rent…
Bates County is cooling 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
1999: $77,119 → 2026: $227,015 (2.9×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $227,015, homes in Bates County sit 2% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 3% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #51 of 113 Missouri counties by price.
Prices are holding steady (+2.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.
Homes here take a while to sell — a median 60 days on the market, with 12% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 4.0× local income, that's pricier 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
Cass County, MO ($343,930) · Linn County, KS ($178,912) · Vernon County, MO ($179,803) · Henry County, MO ($224,385) · Saint Clair County, MO ($214,873) · Miami County, KS ($378,502)
Frequently asked questions
What is the average home price in Bates County, MO?
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How fast do homes sell in Bates County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $91,039 |
| 2010 | $89,471 |
| 2011 | $86,591 |
| 2012 | $89,070 |
| 2013 | $103,518 |
| 2014 | $105,080 |
| 2015 | $110,228 |
| 2016 | $116,641 |
| 2017 | $127,017 |
| 2018 | $133,025 |
| 2019 | $143,226 |
| 2020 | $150,390 |
| 2021 | $188,982 |
| 2022 | $212,587 |
| 2023 | $206,199 |
| 2024 | $212,118 |
| 2025 | $219,208 |