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Carthage, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
15,513
Population
1,282/sq mi density
$50,849
Median Income
$21,524 per capita
$133,500
Home Value
$231,901 Zillow
$897
Median Rent
35.1% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
254 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
3,410 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$50,849 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,500 home value, $897/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$133,500
53% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$897/mo
23% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
21% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
6,232
Median year built: 1971
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$133,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$231,901
Median Sale Price
$199,900
Median List Price
$199,900
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
51.7%
Owner-Occupied
48.3%
Renter-Occupied
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:
$897/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
35 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
13
Price Drops
23.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$140
Active Inventory
43
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
35.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
13% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1971
Average age of housing stock: 55 years
Homeownership Rate
51.7%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $133,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,901 |
| Median Sale Price | $199,900 |
| Median List Price | $199,900 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $140 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $897 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
| Days on Market | 35 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.3% |
| Homes Sold | 13 |
| Active Inventory | 43 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $140 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 51.7% |
| Renter-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Homeownership Rate | 51.7% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,232 |
| Median Year Built | 1971 |
| Rent Burden | 35.1% |