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Butler, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Butler, MO (Bates County) — Census median home value $124,100, county listing prices up about 9.9% over the past year. Market data for Butler houses and the broader area.
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Butler, MO is in Bates County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Butler and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,594, with a median household income of $36,276. Census data puts the median value of houses in Butler at $124,100.
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Market overview
Butler housing market
Butler is in Bates County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Butler and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$124,100
Population (Census ACS)
4,594
Median household income
$36,276
County price trend (2025)
9.95% 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
Butler market snapshot
Population
4,594
County
Bates County
Median Household Income
$36,276
Median Home Value (city)
$124,100
Median Gross Rent
$772/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+9.9%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Butler's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $124,100.
County Price Trend
Bates County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.95% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Butler has an estimated population of 4,594 and a median household income of $36,276, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Butler's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 26% 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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County guide: Bates County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Butler.
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Nearby communities include Passaic, Adrian, Foster, Rich Hill, Amoret, Amsterdam, Merwin, Hume, Rockville, Drexel.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Archie (~15.3 mi), Appleton City (~17.4 mi), Metz (~19.0 mi), Montrose (~19.4 mi), Schell City (~20.5 mi), Creighton (~21.9 mi), Garden City (~22.3 mi), Urich (~23.1 mi), Stotesbury (~23.2 mi), Harwood (~23.2 mi), Hartwell (~25.0 mi), La Due (~25.3 mi), Walker (~25.6 mi), Freeman (~26.9 mi), Richards (~26.9 mi), Harrisonville (~27.0 mi).
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Census & home facts
Butler data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,594
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$124,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$36,276
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$772
County FHFA annual change (2025)
9.95%
Census place type
city
County
Bates County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
4.07 sq mi
Census GEOID
2910054
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 Butler
Schools
BUTLER R-V — 3 schools, 997 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Bates addresses may be served by BUTLER R-V, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Butler FAQ
What are houses worth in Butler, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Butler at $124,100.
How much do houses cost in Butler, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Butler, Census ACS data shows a median value of $124,100. Active listing prices in Bates County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Butler, MO?
Butler houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Bates 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 Butler, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Butler's population at approximately 4,594.
What's the median rent in Butler, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Butler at approximately $772 per month.
What is the median household income in Butler, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Butler at approximately $36,276.
Is the Butler housing market growing?
Bates County's FHFA house price index shows a 9.95% annual change in 2025.
Is Butler, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Butler's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 26% 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 Butler, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest BUTLER R-V for many Butler addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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