Jefferson City, MO

Metro area in Missouri · Updated Jan 2026

12-Month Forecast ↑ +2.4%

Median Home Value

$258,546

↑ +4.6%

Year-over-year

Median Rent

$1,018/mo

↑ +8.9%

Year-over-year

Rental Yield

4.7%

Good for investors

5-Year Appreciation

+39.1%

Income Needed to Buy

$64,677

20% down, 30% DTI max

Active Listings

320

For-sale inventory

Price-to-Rent Ratio

21.2

Favors renting

Price Forecast

1 Month

↑ +0.6%

3 Months

↑ +1.2%

12 Months

↑ +2.4%

5-Year Price Trend

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