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Mercer County

CountyThe kind of area this report covers. Neighborhood areas nest inside each other, from broad districts down to small pockets.Missouri
$122K
Median valueThe middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.

Housing Stock

HomesHow many homes we have records for in this area.3,182
Median value (AVM)The middle estimated value of all homes here, not just the ones that recently sold.$122K
Median sizeThe middle home size here, measured in square feet.1,196 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.1965
Single familyThe share of homes here that are single-family houses.56%

Equity & Ownership

Owner occupiedThe share of homes lived in by their owner rather than rented out or left empty.38%
Company ownedThe share of homes owned by a company or trust instead of a person.21%
Typical ownership tenureHow long the typical owner here has held their home.126.6 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.130
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.108
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.17

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.78%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.13%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.15%
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.3,446
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.8 / mi²
Median household incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$54K
Average household incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$67K
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.51°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.37 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.61%

How Mercer County compares

By median home value, Mercer County is the 107th most expensive of 115 counties in Missouri, and its typical home is worth more than 14% of all homes in Missouri.

Home values in Mercer County

Share of homes at each estimated value.

Median
$57K$485K
counties in Missouri ranked by median home value
#MissouriMedian valueHomes
1Montgomery County$390K3,957
2Platte County$386K34,588
3Stone County$368K22,028
4Camden County$361K60,329
5St. Charles County$355K145,958
6Warren County$340K15,973
7Boone County$339K59,673
8Christian County$339K33,324
9Cass County$338K41,472
10Morgan County$336K23,378
11Osage County$336K5,908
12Daviess County$336K4,880
13Lincoln County$323K25,631
14Clay County$313K82,835
15Clinton County$310K8,466
16Johnson County$310K17,456
17Cole County$302K26,397
18Andrew County$295K7,539
19Callaway County$289K16,386
20Miller County$280K12,052
21Gasconade County$280K7,142
22Franklin County$280K42,193
23Jefferson County$276K82,078
24St. Louis County$274K358,683
107Mercer County$122K3,182

115 counties in Missouri are ranked; the most valuable are listed here.

Markets in Mercer County, most valuable first

About the Mercer County market

How many homes are there in Mercer County, MO?

Mercer County, MO contains 3,182 residential properties, with a median of 1,196 square feet, 3 bedrooms, built around 1965. The median TopHap Estimate is $122K.

How does Mercer County, MO compare to the rest of Missouri?

By median home value, Mercer County, MO is the 107th most expensive of 115 counties in Missouri. Its typical home is worth more than 14% of all homes in Missouri. The ranking is rebuilt nightly from the county assessor record of every home in each area.

Do people own or rent in Mercer County, MO?

38% of homes in Mercer County, MO are owner-occupied. 21% are held by a company rather than an individual.

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