Scott City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
4,354
Population
894/sq mi density
$61,581
Median Income
$28,599 per capita
$134,900
Home Value
$174,215 Zillow
$791
Median Rent
24.3% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$61,581 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,900 home value, $791/mo rent
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$134,900
52% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$791/mo
32% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
0% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
1,919
Median year built: 1969
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$134,900
Zillow (ZHVI)
$174,215
Redfin Median Sale
$231,000
Median Sale Price
$231,000
Median List Price
$111,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
65.1%
Owner-Occupied
34.9%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$691/mo
1 Bedroom
$709/mo
2 Bedroom
$930/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,145/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,231/mo
Census median rent:
$791/mo
Market Indicators (Redfin)
Median Sale Price
$231,000
Median Days on Market
70 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
3
Price Drops
22.2%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$139
Active Inventory
9
homes for sale
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
24.3%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
22% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1969
Average age of housing stock: 57 years
Homeownership Rate
65.1%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $134,900 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $174,215 |
| Redfin Median Sale | $231,000 |
| Median Sale Price | $231,000 |
| Median List Price | $111,000 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $139 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $791 |
| FMR Studio | $691 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $709 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $930 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,145 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,231 |
Market
| Days on Market | 70 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 1.0% |
| Price Drops | 22.2% |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Active Inventory | 9 |
| Price Per Sq Ft | $139 |
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 65.1% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.9% |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.1% |
| Total Housing Units | 1,919 |
| Median Year Built | 1969 |
| Rent Burden | 24.3% |