Branson, MO

Full City Profile · Missouri

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
12,760 Population 598/sq mi density
$54,961 Median Income $35,892 per capita
$237,900 Home Value $246,088 Zillow
$999 Median Rent 23.6% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature
478 Violent Crime/100K 6,108 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$54,961 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$237,900 home value, $999/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
478 violent crimes/100K (26% above avg)
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$237,900
16% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$999/mo
14% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
45.9%
30% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
8,779
Median year built: 1996

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$237,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$246,088
Redfin Median Sale
$237,500
Median Sale Price
$237,500
Median List Price
$249,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

45.9%
Owner-Occupied
54.1%
Renter-Occupied
46%
54%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$732/mo
1 Bedroom
$775/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,265/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,457/mo
Census median rent: $999/mo · Zillow rent: $1,448/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$237,500
Median Days on Market
91 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
35
Price Drops
15.0%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Active Inventory
300
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
23.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
24% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1996
Average age of housing stock: 30 years
Homeownership Rate
45.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$237,900
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$246,088
Redfin Median Sale$237,500
Median Sale Price$237,500
Median List Price$249,900
Price Per Sq Ft$206

Rent

Census Median Rent$999
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,448
FMR Studio$732
FMR 1-Bedroom$775
FMR 2-Bedroom$970
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,265
FMR 4-Bedroom$1,457

Market

Days on Market91
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops15.0%
Homes Sold35
Active Inventory300
Price Per Sq Ft$206

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied45.9%
Renter-Occupied54.1%
Homeownership Rate45.9%
Total Housing Units8,779
Median Year Built1996
Rent Burden23.6%