Van Buren, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.1
/5.0
C
Fair
1,146
Population
573/sq mi density
$20,441
Median Income
$13,541 per capita
$77,400
Home Value
$184,475 Zillow
$369
Median Rent
32.4% income on rent
57°F
Avg Temperature
261
Violent Crime/100K
261 property/100K
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$20,441 median income, 10.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$77,400 home value, $369/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
261 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$77,400
73% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$369/mo
68% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
41.9%
36% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
495
Median year built: 1974
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$77,400
Zillow (ZHVI)
$184,475
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
41.9%
Owner-Occupied
58.1%
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:
$369/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
32.4%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
5% above US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1974
Average age of housing stock: 52 years
Homeownership Rate
41.9%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $77,400 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $184,475 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $369 |
| 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 | 41.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 58.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 41.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 495 |
| Median Year Built | 1974 |
| Rent Burden | 32.4% |