Eldon, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
4,486
Population
1,260/sq mi density
$39,202
Median Income
$24,723 per capita
$116,900
Home Value
$195,156 Zillow
$809
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
300
Violent Crime/100K
429 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$39,202 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,900 home value, $809/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
300 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$116,900
59% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$809/mo
30% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
8% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
2,212
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$116,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$195,156
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
70.5%
Owner-Occupied
29.5%
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:
$809/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
25.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
18% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
70.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $116,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $195,156 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $809 |
| 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 | 70.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 70.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 2,212 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 25.5% |