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Phelps County, MO home prices

Phelps County, MO: the typical home is worth $232,794 as of 2026-05, up +4.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $149/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

Phelps County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+4.0%Cooling
Valuation+24%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market49 daysBalanced

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1991: $99,008 → 2026: $232,794 (2.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$232,7942026-05
1-year+4.0%
5-year+36.8%
10-year+78.7%
Since 2000n/a
Population45k2024
Median income$53,1512023 · 4.4× income
Median rent$849/mo2026 · 4.4% gross yield
New homes/yr1522024
Price / sq ft$149listings
Days on market492026-06
Active listings1172026-06
Price cuts16%of listings

Market read

At $232,794, homes in Phelps County sit 5% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 0% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #46 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 49 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.4× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~24% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,149/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $849/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

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Nearby counties

Maries County, MO ($251,428) · Pulaski County, MO ($230,811) · Dent County, MO ($189,104) · Crawford County, MO ($223,934) · Texas County, MO ($206,386) · Osage County, MO ($264,736)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Phelps County, MO?
The typical home in Phelps County is worth $232,794 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Phelps County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Phelps County affordable?
At 4.4× the local median income of $53,151, Phelps County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Phelps County?
Median rent is $849/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.4% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Phelps County?
Homes here take a median of 49 days to sell, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$130,532
2017$134,628
2018$136,944
2019$140,934
2020$145,813
2021$162,583
2022$187,731
2023$198,611
2024$205,074
2025$223,357
2026$229,226