Polk County, MO home prices

Polk County, MO: the typical home is worth $274,935 as of 2026-05, up +1.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $171/sq ft. Rent…

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

1992: $74,961 → 2026: $274,935 (3.7×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Market read

At $274,935, homes in Polk County sit 24% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 18% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #19 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 69 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.9× 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 ~42% expensive for local incomes and rents.

Renting looks cheaper — buying the typical home runs ~$1,357/mo (P&I, 20% down) vs $832/mo to rent.

Home value history

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

Nearby counties

Dallas County, MO ($241,021) · Hickory County, MO ($204,619) · Greene County, MO ($259,353) · Cedar County, MO ($233,830) · Dade County, MO ($203,437) · Saint Clair County, MO ($214,873)