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Mercer, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
359
Population
970/sq mi density
$39,583
Median Income
$33,572 per capita
$58,100
Home Value
$117,464 Zillow
$399
Median Rent
20.4% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
267 sunny days/yr
115
Violent Crime/100K
2,109 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$39,583 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$58,100 home value, $399/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
115 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$58,100
79% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$399/mo
66% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.4%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
234
Median year built: 1965
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$58,100
Zillow (ZHVI)
$117,464
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.4%
Owner-Occupied
36.6%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$660/mo
1 Bedroom
$677/mo
2 Bedroom
$888/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,235/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,320/mo
Census median rent:
$399/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
20.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
34% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1965
Average age of housing stock: 61 years
Homeownership Rate
63.4%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $58,100 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $117,464 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $399 |
| FMR Studio | $660 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $677 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $888 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,235 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,320 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.6% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 234 |
| Median Year Built | 1965 |
| Rent Burden | 20.4% |