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Festus, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
12,965
Population
2,194/sq mi density
$70,085
Median Income
$29,657 per capita
$206,200
Home Value
$294,002 Zillow
$935
Median Rent
20.7% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
265 sunny days/yr
513
Violent Crime/100K
2,045 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$70,085 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$206,200 home value, $935/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
513 violent crimes/100K (35% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$206,200
27% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$935/mo
20% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.5%
14% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,408
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$206,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$294,002
Median Sale Price
$305,000
Median List Price
$300,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.5%
Owner-Occupied
43.5%
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:
$935/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
25 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
17
Price Drops
15.4%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$208
Active Inventory
26
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
33% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
56.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $206,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $294,002 |
| Median Sale Price | $305,000 |
| Median List Price | $300,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $208 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $935 |
| 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 | 25 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 15.4% |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Active Inventory | 26 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $208 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 56.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,408 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 20.7% |