Cole County, MO home prices

Cole County, MO: the typical home is worth $287,445 as of 2026-05, up +7.9% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $159/sq ft. Rent…

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

1978: $62,751 → 2026: $287,445 (4.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $287,445, homes in Cole County sit 29% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 23% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #17 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are climbing fast (+7.9% in the last year) — a seller's market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 37 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× local income, that's pricier than the typical US county (~3.8×).

Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~16% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,419/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,052/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Moniteau County, MO ($237,744) · Miller County, MO ($270,733) · Osage County, MO ($264,736) · Callaway County, MO ($270,991) · Maries County, MO ($251,428) · Morgan County, MO ($290,173)