Howard County, MO home prices
Howard County, MO: the typical home is worth $230,688 as of 2026-05, up +6.2% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $114/sq ft. Rent…
Howard 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
1998: $89,091 → 2026: $230,688 (2.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $230,688, homes in Howard County sit 4% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 1% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #49 of 113 Missouri counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+6.2% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 33 days on the market, with 20% 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
Cooper County, MO ($242,549) · Randolph County, MO ($182,675) · Boone County, MO ($334,069) · Saline County, MO ($183,778) · Chariton County, MO ($175,324) · Moniteau County, MO ($237,744)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Howard County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2012 | $100,245 |
| 2013 | $106,589 |
| 2014 | $107,382 |
| 2015 | $109,194 |
| 2016 | $114,529 |
| 2017 | $114,624 |
| 2018 | $119,230 |
| 2019 | $123,567 |
| 2020 | $132,997 |
| 2021 | $152,171 |
| 2022 | $175,224 |
| 2023 | $194,286 |
| 2024 | $198,447 |
| 2025 | $213,451 |
| 2026 | $228,448 |