Cooper County, MO home prices

Cooper County, MO: the typical home is worth $242,549 as of 2026-05, up +2.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $150/sq ft. Rent…

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

1978: $45,584 → 2026: $242,549 (5.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $242,549, homes in Cooper County sit 9% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 4% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #36 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 45 days on the market, with 18% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.4× local income, that's more affordable 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.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,197/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $862/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) · Howard County, MO ($230,688) · Pettis County, MO ($195,903) · Boone County, MO ($334,069) · Saline County, MO ($183,778) · Morgan County, MO ($290,173)