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Sheldon

CityThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$377K
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.
2
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$191K
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.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.775
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$191K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,432 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.1983
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.63%

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.88%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.2.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.55%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.26%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.7%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.7.6 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.116
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.117
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.24

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.12%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.17%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.0.8%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.429
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.817 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$48K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$65K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.56°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.44 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.60%

How Sheldon compares

By median home value, Sheldon is the 6th most expensive of 10 cities in Vernon County, and its typical home is worth more than 49% of all homes in Vernon County.

Home values in Sheldon

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$73K$790K
cities in Vernon County ranked by median home value
#Vernon CountyMedian valueHomes
1Richards$330K406
2Deerfield$233K219
3Moundville$214K324
4Milo$214K440
5Bronaugh$212K342
6Sheldon$191K775
7Nevada$177K5,839
8Harwood$174K279
9Walker$170K494
10Schell City$117K523

About the Sheldon market

What is the median home price in Sheldon, MO?

The median sale price in Sheldon, MO is $377,474 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Sheldon, MO each year?

2 homes sold in Sheldon, 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 Sheldon, MO?

Sheldon, MO contains 775 residential properties, with a median of 1,432 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1983. The median TopHap Estimate is $191K.

How does Sheldon, MO compare to the rest of Vernon County?

By median home value, Sheldon, MO is the 6th most expensive of 10 cities in Vernon County. Its typical home is worth more than 49% of all homes in Vernon County. Bronaugh ranks just above it and Nevada just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Sheldon, MO?

55% of homes in Sheldon, MO are owner-occupied. 26% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Sheldon, MO hold?

88% of mortgaged homes in Sheldon, MO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 2.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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