Missouri
Ranked #12 of 51 for housing affordability
70Affordable
Median Home Price
🏠$225K
3.9x income
Median Rent
🔑$1K
28.5% rent-burdened
Median Income
💰$57K
Population: 6,154,913
Homeownership
🏡66.5%
6,169 experiencing homelessness
Housing Shortage
📉50,000
units needed
Building Permits (2024)
🔨19,000
Price-to-Income
📊3.9x
Severe Rent Burden
⚠️13.8%
paying >50% of income
Rent Burden Breakdown
vs. National Average
Metros in Missouri
| Metro | Score | Home Price | Rent | Income | Rent Burden |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Louis | 70 | $220K | $1K | $62K | 28.5% |
| Kansas City | 65 | $270K | $1K | $66K | 28.5% |
Housing Policies
low-income housing tax creditsMissouri Housing Development Commissionneighborhood preservation act