Lawson, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
2,742
Population
926/sq mi density
$63,799
Median Income
$30,039 per capita
$169,500
Home Value
$312,522 Zillow
$1,006
Median Rent
23.1% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
79
Violent Crime/100K
476 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$63,799 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$169,500 home value, $1,006/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
79 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$169,500
40% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,006/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
12% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
940
Median year built: 1981
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$169,500
Zillow (ZHVI)
$312,522
Redfin Median Sale
$174,500
Median Sale Price
$174,500
Median List Price
$255,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
73.4%
Owner-Occupied
26.6%
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:
$1,006/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$174,500
Median Days on Market
43 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
0.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
4
Price Drops
23.1%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$128
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
23.1%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1981
Average age of housing stock: 45 years
Homeownership Rate
73.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $169,500 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,522 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $174,500 |
| Median Sale Price | $174,500 |
| Median List Price | $255,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $128 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $1,006 |
| 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 | 43 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 0.0% |
| Price Drops | 23.1% |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $128 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 73.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 26.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 73.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 940 |
| Median Year Built | 1981 |
| Rent Burden | 23.1% |