Cape Girardeau, MO

Metro area in Missouri · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +1.1%

Median Home Value

$220,700

↑ +3.6%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,016/mo

↑ +5.4%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

5.5%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+31.2%

Income Needed to Buy

$54,244

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

327

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

18.1

Neutral market

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.4%

3 Months

↑ +0.8%

12 Months

↑ +1.1%

5-Year Price Trend

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