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Putnam County, MO home prices

Putnam County, MO: the typical home is worth $206,254 as of 2026-05, up +2.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $145/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+2.7%Cooling
Valuation+5%Fair value
Affordability8/10Very affordable
Market62 daysBalanced

Real Estate Price Map scores, derived from the data on this page · how we calculate them

2000: $115,296 → 2026: $206,254 (1.8×)

Typical value$206,2542026-05
1-year+2.7%
5-year+46.8%
10-year+79.4%
Since 2000n/a
Population4,5392024
Median income$51,9672023 · 4.0× income
Price / sq ft$145listings
Days on market622026-06
Active listings322026-06
Price cuts17%of listings

Market read

At $206,254, homes in Putnam County sit 7% below the Missouri median ($222,586) and 12% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #64 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+2.7% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 62 days on the market, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 4.0× 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.

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

Sullivan County, MO ($100,138) · Appanoose County, IA ($115,770) · Wayne County, IA ($146,600) · Schuyler County, MO ($174,519) · Mercer County, MO ($143,363) · Adair County, MO ($192,758)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Putnam County, MO?
The typical home in Putnam County is worth $206,254 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Putnam County rising or falling?
Prices are up +2.7% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Putnam County affordable?
At 4.0× the local median income of $51,967, Putnam County is pricier than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Putnam County?
Homes here take a median of 62 days to sell, with 17% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$115,296
2017$113,223
2018$115,805
2019$117,968
2020$126,066
2021$135,356
2022$161,500
2023$177,819
2024$187,277
2025$201,758
2026$202,719