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Scott County, MO home prices

Scott County, MO: the typical home is worth $161,174 as of 2026-05, up +1.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000. Listings run about $97/sq ft. Rent…

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

Momentum+1.5%Cooling
Valuation-29%Undervalued
Affordability10/10Very affordable
Market73 daysBalanced

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1977: $107,216 → 2026: $161,174 (1.5×) pre-2000 estimated via FHFA index

Typical value$161,1742026-05
1-year+1.5%
5-year+7.5%
10-year+35.5%
Since 2000n/a
Population37k2024
Median income$60,0882023 · 2.7× income
New homes/yr1192024
Price / sq ft$97listings
Days on market732026-06
Active listings882026-06
Price cuts14%of listings

Market read

At $161,174, homes in Scott County sit 28% below the Missouri median ($222,586) and 31% below the US median ($233,954). That ranks #97 of 113 Missouri counties by price.

Prices are holding steady (+1.5% in the last year) — a balanced market.

Homes here take a while to sell — a median 73 days on the market, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.

At 2.7× 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 ~29% 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

Alexander County, IL ($56,199) · Mississippi County, MO ($101,175) · Cape Girardeau County, MO ($247,661) · Stoddard County, MO ($150,194) · Pulaski County, IL ($91,227) · Ballard County, KY ($132,044)

Frequently asked questions

What is the average home price in Scott County, MO?
The typical home in Scott County is worth $161,174 as of 2026-05, based on the Zillow Home Value Index.
Are home prices in Scott County rising or falling?
Prices are up +1.5% over the past year and n/a since 2000 — a balanced market.
Is Scott County affordable?
At 2.7× the local median income of $60,088, Scott County is more affordable than the typical US county.
How fast do homes sell in Scott County?
Homes here take a median of 73 days to sell, with 14% of listings cutting their asking price.
Median home value by year
YearMedian home value
2016$117,520
2017$122,904
2018$129,799
2019$134,413
2020$133,319
2021$144,853
2022$154,834
2023$156,243
2024$153,964
2025$161,074
2026$160,626