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Pettis County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$182K
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.
44
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$206K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Deed records through May 2026Counties 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
AprMay
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
AprMay
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
AprMay
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
AprMay
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
AprMay
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
AprMay
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
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Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.15,881
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$206K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,305 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.1968
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.79%
CondosThe share of homes here that are condos.0.5%

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.65%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.4.3%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.75%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.16%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.31%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.8.1 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.109
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.89
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.32

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.91%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.11%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.12%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.2%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.43,942
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.64 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$60K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$81K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.55°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.41 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 countys nationally.

How Pettis County compares

By median home value, Pettis County is the 63rd most expensive of 115 counties in Missouri, and its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Missouri.

Home values in Pettis County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$68K$637K
counties in Missouri ranked by median home value
#MissouriMedian valueHomes
1Montgomery County$389K3,957
2Platte County$385K34,425
3Stone County$370K22,971
4Camden County$360K60,329
5St. Charles County$354K145,958
6Boone County$341K59,671
7Cass County$339K41,456
8Christian County$338K33,139
9Warren County$338K15,984
10Morgan County$336K23,378
11Osage County$335K5,907
12Daviess County$335K4,880
13Lincoln County$323K25,630
14Clay County$313K82,831
15Johnson County$309K17,456
16Clinton County$307K8,465
17Cole County$301K26,397
18Andrew County$297K7,539
19Callaway County$289K16,386
20Franklin County$280K42,193
21Miller County$280K12,039
22Gasconade County$279K7,143
23Jefferson County$276K82,021
24St. Louis County$273K358,706
63Pettis County$206K15,881

115 counties in Missouri are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Pettis County, most valuable first

About the Pettis County market

What is the median home price in Pettis County, MO?

The median sale price in Pettis County, MO is $181,928 (data through May 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Pettis County, MO each year?

44 homes sold in Pettis County, MO over the last 12 months (data through May 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 Pettis County, MO?

Pettis County, MO contains 15,881 residential properties, with a median of 1,305 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1968. The median TopHap Estimate is $206K.

How does Pettis County, MO compare to the rest of Missouri?

By median home value, Pettis County, MO is the 63rd most expensive of 115 counties in Missouri. Its typical home is worth more than 35% of all homes in Missouri. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Pettis County, MO?

75% of homes in Pettis County, MO are owner-occupied. 16% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Pettis County, MO hold?

65% of mortgaged homes in Pettis County, MO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 4.3% owe more than the home is worth.

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