Macon County, MO home prices
Macon County, MO: the typical home is worth $185,608 as of 2026-05, up +6.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $127/sq ft. Rent…
Macon County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.
Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them
1996: $77,396 → 2026: $185,608 (2.4×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index
Market read
At $185,608, homes in Macon County sit 17% below the Missouri median ($222,586) and 21% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #83 of 113 Missouri counties by price.
Prices are climbing fast (+6.5% in the last year) — a seller's market.
Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 47 days on the market, with 13% of listings cutting their asking price.
At 3.2× local income, that's more affordable than the typical US county (~3.8×).
Against the typical US price-to-income and price-to-rent, homes here look ~16% cheap for local incomes and rents — a relative bargain.
Home value history
Zillow ZHVI, monthly from 2000 · recessions shaded. See the full 1975 history on the interactive map →
Nearby counties
Adair County, MO ($192,758) · Shelby County, MO ($196,439) · Randolph County, MO ($182,675) · Linn County, MO ($150,674) · Chariton County, MO ($175,324) · Knox County, MO ($199,485)
Frequently asked questions
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How fast do homes sell in Macon County?
| Year | Median home value |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $103,873 |
| 2010 | $102,311 |
| 2011 | $98,614 |
| 2012 | $95,865 |
| 2013 | $96,809 |
| 2014 | $93,905 |
| 2015 | $96,980 |
| 2016 | $101,410 |
| 2017 | $101,852 |
| 2018 | $106,976 |
| 2019 | $109,319 |
| 2020 | $115,200 |
| 2021 | $135,156 |
| 2022 | $159,296 |
| 2023 | $165,169 |
| 2024 | $170,179 |
| 2025 | $173,767 |