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De Soto, Missouri real estate market data.
Real estate market data for De Soto, MO (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $144,000, county listing prices up about 0.8% over the past year.
De Soto, MO is in Jefferson County, Missouri — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 6,452, with a median household income of $46,181. Census data puts De Soto's median home value at $144,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $331,400, up about 0.8% over the past year.
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De Soto market snapshot
Population
6,452
Median Household Income
$46,181
Median Home Value (city)
$144,000
Median Listing Price (Jefferson County)
$331,400
Median Gross Rent
$828/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+0.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts De Soto's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $144,000. Separately, Jefferson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $331,400. 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
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.95% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
De Soto has an estimated population of 6,452 and a median household income of $46,181, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
De Soto's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.1x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 22% 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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What are home values like in De Soto, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts De Soto's median home value at $144,000. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $331,400, up about 0.8% over the past year.
What is the population of De Soto, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts De Soto's population at approximately 6,452.
What's the median rent in De Soto, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in De Soto at approximately $828 per month.
What is the median household income in De Soto, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in De Soto at approximately $46,181.
Is the De Soto housing market growing?
Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.95% annual change in 2025.
Is De Soto, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts De Soto's median home value at about 3.1 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 22% 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.
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