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NeighborhoodThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$250K
Median sale priceThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.
5
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$190K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through Jul 2026 · Quarterly intervals (lower sales volume)Counties take time to publish deeds, so the newest months can be incomplete and may shift as more records arrive.

Market Trends

Sale pricesThe middle sale price each month, counting normal open-market sales. The average runs above the median when a few expensive sales pull it up. Bars show how many homes sold.MedianSales
2020202120242026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
2020202120242026
Sale premium vs estimated valueHow sale prices compare with our estimated values at the time of sale. Above the dashed line, homes sold for more than the models expected — a sign of competitive bidding. Below it, buyers paid under model value.Premium
2020202120242026
Annual turnover (share of homes sold)The share of all homes here that sold in the trailing 12 months. Higher turnover means a more liquid market where homes trade hands more often.Turnover
2020202120242026
Buyer mixWho is buying. Cash means no mortgage was recorded, investor means the buyer looked like an investor, and flip means the home resold within a year.CashInvestorFlip resale
2020202120242026
Financing (share of purchase price)For buyers who borrowed: the middle share of the price they financed, and the middle share they paid up front.Loan (LTV)Down payment
2020202120242026
Sellers who sold at a gainThe share of sellers each month who sold for more than they originally paid.Sold at gain
2020202120242026
Typical hold before sellingThe middle number of years sellers owned their home before selling.Median hold
2020202120242026
Preforeclosure filingsForeclosure notices filed each month. A rise can be an early sign that more owners are struggling. Auction stage counts the filings that reached a scheduled foreclosure auction.FilingsAuction stage
20172023

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.133
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$190K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,550 ft²
Median bedroomsThe middle bedroom count for homes here.3
Median year builtThe middle build year for homes here. A recent year means most housing is newer.1910
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.74%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.9.0%

Equity & Ownership

Equity rich (LTV ≤ 50%)The share of owners who owe half or less of what their home is worth, meaning they hold a lot of equity.64%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.8%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.44%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.38%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.22%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.16.5 yrs

CommunityThese are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.197
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.99
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.21

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.88%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.17%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.33%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.3%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.512
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.4,122 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$31K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$40K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.39 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

Market metrics are derived from recorded arms-length deeds and refreshed nightly. Temperature blends price momentum, sales velocity, turnover and resale outcomes, ranked against all neighborhoods nationally.

How Center City compares

By median home value, Center City is the 103rd most expensive of 175 neighborhoods in Jackson County, and its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Jackson County.

Home values in Center City

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$92K$387K
neighborhoods in Jackson County ranked by median home value
#Jackson CountyMedian valueHomes
1Ward Estates$1.7M118
2Sunset Hill$1.4M346
3Meyer Circle$1.2M235
4Stratford Gardens$972K197
5Country Club District$779K470
6Woodland Shores$741K219
7Roanoke$736K128
8Winterset Valley$730K398
9Armour Fields$698K738
10Lake Lotawana$687K1,203
11Countryside$647K528
12The Trails at Park Ridge$633K151
13The Paddock at Richardson Ranch$630K227
14Crestwood$616K159
15Romanelli West$593K246
16Greenway Fields$579K343
17Westwood$526K292
18Foxcroft / Glen Arbor$525K367
19Wornall Homestead$514K390
20Brookside Park$512K127
21Lakewood$510K2,669
22Verona Hills$504K726
23Unity Ridge$486K267
24Blue Hills Estates$471K582
103Center City$190K133

175 neighborhoods in Jackson County are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

About the Center City market

What is the median home price in Center City, MO?

The median sale price in Center City, MO is $250,470 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Center City, MO each year?

5 homes sold in Center City, MO over the last 12 months (data through July 2026). TopHap counts recorded arm's-length deeds, not listings, so the figure is not affected by which brokerage handled the sale.

How many homes are there in Center City, MO?

Center City, MO contains 133 residential properties, with a median of 1,550 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1910. The median TopHap Estimate is $190K.

How does Center City, MO compare to the rest of Jackson County?

By median home value, Center City, MO is the 103rd most expensive of 175 neighborhoods in Jackson County. Its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Jackson County. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Center City, MO?

44% of homes in Center City, MO are owner-occupied. 38% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Center City, MO hold?

64% of mortgaged homes in Center City, MO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.8% owe more than the home is worth.

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