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Ray County, MO home prices

Ray County, MO: the typical home is worth $264,496 as of 2026-05, up +4.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $168/sq ft. Rent…

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

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

Momentum+4.8%Cooling
Valuation-1%Fair value
Affordability9/10Very affordable
Market52 daysBalanced

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1986: $42,270 → 2026: $264,496 (6.3×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$264,4962026-05
1-year+4.8%
5-year+34.3%
10-year+122.3%
Since 2000n/a
Population23k2024
Median income$70,9932023 · 3.7× income
New homes/yr702024
Price / sq ft$168listings
Days on market522026-06
Active listings622026-06
Price cuts15%of listings

Market read

At $264,496, homes in Ray County sit 19% above the Missouri median ($222,586) and 13% above the US median ($233,954). That ranks #25 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+4.8% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here move at a steady pace — a median 52 days on the market, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 3.7× local income, that's more affordable 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

Lafayette County, MO ($250,881) · Clay County, MO ($321,709) · Caldwell County, MO ($247,438) · Carroll County, MO ($166,116) · Jackson County, MO ($251,239) · Clinton County, MO ($293,658)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Ray County, MO?
The typical home in Ray County is worth $264,496 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Ray County rising or falling?
Prices are up +4.8% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Ray County affordable?
At 3.7× the local median income of $70,993, Ray County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Ray County?
Homes here take a median of 52 days to sell, with 15% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2012$72,151
2013$75,396
2014$83,193
2015$102,647
2016$115,201
2017$126,983
2018$134,783
2019$148,740
2020$159,787
2021$182,411
2022$208,190
2023$223,457
2024$233,175
2025$248,859
2026$262,219