Mexico, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,487
Population
944/sq mi density
$48,873
Median Income
$27,698 per capita
$117,600
Home Value
$178,093 Zillow
$706
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
264 sunny days/yr
78
Violent Crime/100K
3,452 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$48,873 median income, 3.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
78 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$117,600
58% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$706/mo
39% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
3% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
5,074
Median year built: 1964
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$117,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$178,093
Median Sale Price
$190,500
Median List Price
$158,750
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
63.5%
Owner-Occupied
36.5%
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:
$706/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Days on Market
91 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
17
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$125
Active Inventory
36
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
27.7%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
11% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1964
Average age of housing stock: 62 years
Homeownership Rate
63.5%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $117,600 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $178,093 |
| Median Sale Price | $190,500 |
| Median List Price | $158,750 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $125 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $706 |
| 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 | 91 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 17 |
| Active Inventory | 36 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $125 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 63.5% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.5% |
| Homeownership Rate | 63.5% |
| Total Housing Units | 5,074 |
| Median Year Built | 1964 |
| Rent Burden | 27.7% |
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