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Cape Girardeau, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Cape Girardeau, MO (Cape Girardeau County) — Census median home value $186,100, county listing prices down about 4.2% over the past year. Market data for Cape Girardeau houses and the broader area.
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Cape Girardeau, MO is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Cape Girardeau and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 40,047, with a median household income of $54,870. Census data puts Cape Girardeau houses at a median value of $186,100 (all owner-occupied homes); Cape Girardeau County's current median listing price runs $312,475, down about 4.2% over the past year.
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Market overview
Cape Girardeau housing market
Cape Girardeau is in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Cape Girardeau and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$186,100
Population (Census ACS)
40,047
Median household income
$54,870
County price trend (2025)
5.09% 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
Cape Girardeau market snapshot
Population
40,047
County
Cape Girardeau County
Median Household Income
$54,870
Median Home Value (city)
$186,100
Median Listing Price (Cape Girardeau County)
$312,475
Median Gross Rent
$855/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-4.2%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cape Girardeau's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $186,100. Separately, Cape Girardeau County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $312,475. These cover different geography (city vs. county) and different measures (assessed value vs. active listings), which is why we show both rather than picking one — full source list on our data sources page.
County Price Trend
Cape Girardeau County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.09% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Cape Girardeau has an estimated population of 40,047 and a median household income of $54,870, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Cape Girardeau's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.4x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 19% 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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Nearby communities include Dutchtown, Scott City, Gordonville, Jackson, Allenville, Delta, Pocahontas, Whitewater, Burfordville, Millersville, Oak Ridge, New Wells, Shawneetown, Old Appleton.
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Jackson market data
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Allenville market data
Nearby city · ~12.4 mi
Delta market data
Nearby city · ~12.6 mi
Pocahontas market data
Nearby city · ~14.0 mi
Whitewater market data
Nearby city · ~14.1 mi
Burfordville market data
Nearby city · ~14.4 mi
Millersville market data
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Oak Ridge market data
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New Wells market data
Nearby city · ~17.3 mi
Shawneetown market data
Nearby city · ~17.5 mi
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Nearby city · ~21.4 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Kelso (~8.1 mi), Chaffee (~10.5 mi), Commerce (~12.0 mi), New Hamburg (~12.5 mi), Benton (~14.5 mi), Lambert (~14.9 mi), Oran (~16.3 mi), Morley (~18.6 mi), Perkins (~19.0 mi), Haywood City (~20.7 mi), Blodgett (~21.2 mi), Altenburg (~22.2 mi), Frohna (~22.9 mi), Vanduser (~23.1 mi), Marble Hill (~23.3 mi), Sedgewickville (~23.8 mi).
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Census & home facts
Cape Girardeau data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
40,047
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$186,100
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$54,870
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$855
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.09%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$312,475
Census place type
city
County
Cape Girardeau County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
29.26 sq mi
Census GEOID
2911242
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 Cape Girardeau
Schools
JACKSON R-II — 10 schools, 5,713 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Cape Girardeau addresses may be served by JACKSON R-II, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Cape Girardeau FAQ
What are houses worth in Cape Girardeau, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Cape Girardeau at $186,100. Cape Girardeau County's current median listing price runs $312,475, down about 4.2% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Cape Girardeau, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Cape Girardeau, Census ACS data shows a median value of $186,100. Active listing prices in Cape Girardeau County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Cape Girardeau houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Cape Girardeau's population at approximately 40,047.
What's the median rent in Cape Girardeau, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Cape Girardeau at approximately $855 per month.
What is the median household income in Cape Girardeau, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Cape Girardeau at approximately $54,870.
Is the Cape Girardeau housing market growing?
Cape Girardeau County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.09% annual change in 2025.
Is Cape Girardeau, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Cape Girardeau's median home value at about 3.4 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 19% 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 Cape Girardeau, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest JACKSON R-II for many Cape Girardeau addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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