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Ava, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Ava, MO (Douglas County) — Census median home value $134,800, county listing prices up about 1.3% over the past year. Market data for Ava houses and the broader area.
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Ava, MO is in Douglas County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Ava and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 2,978, with a median household income of $44,722. Census data puts the median value of houses in Ava at $134,800.
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Market overview
Ava housing market
Ava is in Douglas County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Ava and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$134,800
Population (Census ACS)
2,978
Median household income
$44,722
County price trend (2025)
1.28% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Ava market snapshot
Population
2,978
County
Douglas County
Map pin
36.956222, -92.665965
Median Household Income
$44,722
Median Home Value (city)
$134,800
Median Gross Rent
$674/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+1.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ava's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $134,800.
County Price Trend
Douglas County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.28% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Ava has an estimated population of 2,978 and a median household income of $44,722, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Ava's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 18% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Mansfield (~11.6 mi), Wasola (~13.4 mi), Seymour (~14.4 mi), Norwood (~17.2 mi), Diggins (~18.2 mi), Fordland (~20.5 mi), Hartville (~22.0 mi), Taneyville (~25.4 mi), Theodosia (~26.0 mi), Sundown (~27.5 mi), Gainesville (~27.6 mi), Kissee Mills (~29.3 mi), Marshfield (~29.9 mi), Pontiac (~30.3 mi), Forsyth (~30.6 mi), Grovespring (~31.1 mi).
Census & home facts
Ava data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
2,978
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$134,800
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$44,722
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$674
County FHFA annual change (2025)
1.28%
Census place type
city
County
Douglas County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.32 sq mi
Census GEOID
2902674
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Local life
Life in Ava
Schools
AVA R-I — 3 schools, 1,385 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Douglas addresses may be served by AVA R-I, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Ava FAQ
What are houses worth in Ava, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Ava at $134,800.
How much do houses cost in Ava, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Ava, Census ACS data shows a median value of $134,800. Active listing prices in Douglas County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Ava, MO?
Ava houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Douglas County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Ava, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Ava's population at approximately 2,978.
What's the median rent in Ava, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Ava at approximately $674 per month.
What is the median household income in Ava, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Ava at approximately $44,722.
Is the Ava housing market growing?
Douglas County's FHFA house price index shows a 1.28% annual change in 2025.
Is Ava, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Ava's median home value at about 3.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 18% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
What school district serves Ava, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest AVA R-I for many Ava addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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