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Mercer County, MO home prices

Mercer County, MO: the typical home is worth $143,363 as of 2026-05, up +3.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $95/sq ft. Rent…

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

Mercer County is cooling and undervalued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+3.0%Cooling
Valuation-31%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market58 daysBalanced

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2000: $72,467 → 2026: $143,363 (2.0×)

Typical value$143,3632026-05
1-year+3.0%
5-year+21.4%
10-year+98.3%
Since 2000n/a
Population3,4522024
Median income$55,2822023 · 2.6× income
Price / sq ft$95listings
Days on market582026-06
Active listings182026-06
Price cuts0%of listings

Market read

At $143,363, homes in Mercer County sit 36% below the Missouri median ($222,586) and 39% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #103 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+3.0% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 58 days on the market, with 0% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.6× 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 ~31% 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 →

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Nearby counties

Grundy County, MO ($121,066) · Harrison County, MO ($135,253) · Decatur County, IA ($158,646) · Wayne County, IA ($146,600) · Sullivan County, MO ($100,138) · Putnam County, MO ($206,254)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Mercer County, MO?
The typical home in Mercer County is worth $143,363 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Mercer County rising or falling?
Prices are up +3.0% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Mercer County affordable?
At 2.6× the local median income of $55,282, Mercer County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Mercer County?
Homes here take a median of 58 days to sell, with 0% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$72,467
2017$69,153
2018$74,828
2019$87,409
2020$98,930
2021$115,292
2022$128,392
2023$125,686
2024$132,369
2025$140,854
2026$140,721