Clay County, MO home prices

Clay County, MO: the typical home is worth $321,709 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $199/sq ft. Rent…

Data as of May 2026 · by the Real Estate Price Map data team · methodology & sources

1975: $42,232 → 2026: $321,709 (7.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $321,709, homes in Clay County sit 45% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 38% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #7 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 16% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.8× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Prices here sit roughly in line with what local incomes and rents imply at the typical US multiple.

Rent and buy are close — ~$1,588/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,566/mo to rent.

Home value history

Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →

Nearby counties

Platte County, MO ($395,035) · Clinton County, MO ($293,658) · Jackson County, MO ($251,239) · Ray County, MO ($264,496) · Wyandotte County, KS ($211,061) · Buchanan County, MO ($194,610)