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Southwest City, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
845
Population
579/sq mi density
$38,750
Median Income
$26,122 per capita
$67,200
Home Value
$171,080 Zillow
$555
Median Rent
19.5% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
255 sunny days/yr
630
Violent Crime/100K
2,204 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$38,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$67,200 home value, $555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
630 violent crimes/100K (66% above avg)
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$67,200
76% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$555/mo
52% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
363
Median year built: 1984
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$67,200
Zillow (ZHVI)
$171,080
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
57.8%
Owner-Occupied
42.2%
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:
$555/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
19.5%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
37% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1984
Average age of housing stock: 42 years
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $67,200 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $171,080 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $555 |
| 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 | 57.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.2% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.8% |
| Total Housing Units | 363 |
| Median Year Built | 1984 |
| Rent Burden | 19.5% |