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Johnson County, MO home prices

Johnson County, MO: the typical home is worth $285,848 as of 2026-05, up +5.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $176/sq ft. Rent…

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

Johnson County is cooling and overvalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+5.6%Cooling
Valuation+20%Elevated
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market58 daysBalanced

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1986: $100,656 → 2026: $285,848 (2.8×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$285,8482026-05
1-year+5.6%
5-year+25.2%
10-year+80.4%
Since 2000n/a
Population55k2024
Median income$68,3262023 · 4.2× income
Median rent$1,053/mo2026 · 4.4% gross yield
New homes/yr1022024
Price / sq ft$176listings
Days on market582026-06
Active listings1702026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $285,848, homes in Johnson County sit 28% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 22% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #18 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+5.6% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 58 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.2× 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 ~20% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,411/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,053/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

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Nearby counties

Lafayette County, MO ($250,881) · Henry County, MO ($224,385) · Pettis County, MO ($195,903) · Cass County, MO ($343,930) · Jackson County, MO ($251,239) · Ray County, MO ($264,496)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Johnson County, MO?
The typical home in Johnson County is worth $285,848 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Johnson County rising or falling?
Prices are up +5.6% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Johnson County affordable?
At 4.2× the local median income of $68,326, Johnson County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Johnson County?
Median rent is $1,053/mo — a gross rental yield of 4.4% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Johnson County?
Homes here take a median of 58 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2009$149,917
2010$144,545
2011$142,873
2012$141,881
2013$143,872
2014$147,472
2015$150,034
2016$157,367
2017$164,302
2018$173,715
2019$179,600
2020$194,540
2021$218,762
2022$248,830
2023$255,967
2024$264,420
2025$270,929
2026$281,198