Gainesville, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
902
Population
314/sq mi density
$31,087
Median Income
$19,759 per capita
$97,900
Home Value
$211,708 Zillow
$602
Median Rent
29.6% income on rent
59°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$31,087 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$97,900 home value, $602/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$97,900
65% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$602/mo
48% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
49.1%
25% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
422
Median year built: 1970
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$97,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$211,708
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
49.1%
Owner-Occupied
50.9%
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:
$602/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
29.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1970
Average age of housing stock: 56 years
Homeownership Rate
49.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $97,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $211,708 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $602 |
| 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 | 49.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 50.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 49.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 422 |
| Median Year Built | 1970 |
| Rent Burden | 29.6% |