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Newton County, MO home prices

Newton County, MO: the typical home is worth $244,594 as of 2026-05, up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $142/sq ft. Rent…

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

Newton County is cooling and fairly valued — very affordable for what people here earn.

Momentum+1.7%Cooling
Valuation-8%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market44 daysBalanced

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1986: $53,522 → 2026: $244,594 (4.6×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$244,5942026-05
1-year+1.7%
5-year+38.1%
10-year+115.8%
Since 2000n/a
Population61k2024
Median income$63,2922023 · 3.9× income
Median rent$1,410/mo2026 · 6.9% gross yield
New homes/yr1032024
Price / sq ft$142listings
Days on market442026-06
Active listings1872026-06
Price cuts21%of listings

Market read

At $244,594, homes in Newton County sit 10% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 5% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #35 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 44 days on the market, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.9× local income, that's pricier 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.

Buying looks cheaper than renting — ~$1,207/mo to buy (P&I, 20% down) vs $1,410/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

McDonald County, MO ($235,291) · Jasper County, MO ($217,887) · Ottawa County, OK ($140,379) · Lawrence County, MO ($207,334) · Barry County, MO ($242,534) · Cherokee County, KS ($131,144)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Newton County, MO?
The typical home in Newton County is worth $244,594 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Newton County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Newton County affordable?
At 3.9× the local median income of $63,292, Newton County is pricier than the typical US county.
What is the rental yield in Newton County?
Median rent is $1,410/mo — a gross rental yield of 6.9% on the typical home.
How fast do homes sell in Newton County?
Homes here take a median of 44 days to sell, with 21% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$80,529
2013$90,168
2014$96,318
2015$105,206
2016$108,615
2017$122,636
2018$125,672
2019$133,846
2020$150,282
2021$165,938
2022$190,151
2023$213,689
2024$223,934
2025$238,382
2026$244,467