Licking, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
2,816
Population
1,322/sq mi density
$32,813
Median Income
$17,480 per capita
$109,000
Home Value
$201,461 Zillow
$614
Median Rent
33.8% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.5 / 5.0
$32,813 median income, 11.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$109,000 home value, $614/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.5 / 5.0
6.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$109,000
61% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$614/mo
47% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
56.8%
13% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
840
Median year built: 1975
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$109,000
Zillow (ZHVI)
$201,461
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
56.8%
Owner-Occupied
43.2%
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:
$614/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
33.8%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
9% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1975
Average age of housing stock: 51 years
Homeownership Rate
56.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $109,000 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $201,461 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $614 |
| 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 | 56.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 43.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 840 |
| Median Year Built | 1975 |
| Rent Burden | 33.8% |