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Brighton 65617

ZIP codeThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$205K
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.
9
Sales (12 mo)How many homes sold here in the last 12 months. More sales make the other numbers more reliable.
$300K
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.

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
20172026
Price per square footThe middle price per square foot, for sales where the size is known. It adjusts for homes being different sizes.$/ft²
20172026
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
20172026
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
20172026
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
20172026
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
20172026
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
2017201820202025

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.704
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$300K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,488 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.1995
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.83%

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.64%
Underwater (LTV ≥ 125%)The share of owners who owe at least 25% more than their home is worth.1.2%
Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.69%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.22%
Median loan-to-valueThe middle share of home value still owed on loans across all owners here.37%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.13.3 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.78
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.119
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.39

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.94%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.15%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.14%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.0%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.1,828
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.57 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$74K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$86K
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%

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 ZIP codes nationally.

How Brighton 65617 compares

By median home value, Brighton 65617 is the 2nd most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Polk County, and its typical home is worth more than 62% of all homes in Polk County.

Home values in Brighton 65617

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$112K$796K
ZIP codes in Polk County ranked by median home value
#Polk CountyMedian valueHomes
1Half Way 65663$331K988
2Brighton 65617$300K704
3Dunnegan 65640$300K405
4Pleasant Hope 65725$278K1,086
5Bolivar 65613$259K7,081
6Morrisville 65710$253K579
7Fair Play 65649$251K923
8Aldrich 65601$241K516
9Humansville 65674$200K1,333

About the Brighton 65617 market

What is the median home price in Brighton 65617, MO?

The median sale price in Brighton 65617, MO is $205,437 (data through July 2026), based on deeds recorded with the county.

How many homes sell in Brighton 65617, MO each year?

9 homes sold in Brighton 65617, 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 Brighton 65617, MO?

Brighton 65617, MO contains 704 residential properties, with a median of 1,488 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1995. The median TopHap Estimate is $300K.

How does Brighton 65617, MO compare to the rest of Polk County?

By median home value, Brighton 65617, MO is the 2nd most expensive of 9 ZIP codes in Polk County. Its typical home is worth more than 62% of all homes in Polk County. Half Way 65663 ranks just above it and Dunnegan 65640 just below. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Brighton 65617, MO?

69% of homes in Brighton 65617, MO are owner-occupied. 22% are held by a company rather than an individual.

How much equity do owners in Brighton 65617, MO hold?

64% of mortgaged homes in Brighton 65617, MO are equity-rich, meaning the loan balance is under half the home's value. 1.2% owe more than the home is worth.

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