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Cosby, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
170
Population
1,889/sq mi density
$58,125
Median Income
$22,728 per capita
$115,000
Home Value
$350,761 Zillow
$728
Median Rent
32.8% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
272 sunny days/yr
39
Violent Crime/100K
953 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$58,125 median income, 7.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$115,000 home value, $728/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
39 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$115,000
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$728/mo
37% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
22% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
73
Median year built: 1950
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$115,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$350,761
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
80.0%
Owner-Occupied
20.0%
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:
$728/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
6% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1950
Average age of housing stock: 76 years
Homeownership Rate
80.0%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $115,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,761 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $728 |
| FMR Studio | $732 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $775 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $970 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,265 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,457 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 80.0% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.0% |
| Homeownership Rate | 80.0% |
| Total Housing Units | 73 |
| Median Year Built | 1950 |
| Rent Burden | 32.8% |