Imperial, MO · Market Data

Imperial, Missouri real estate market data.

Real estate market data for Imperial, MO (Jefferson County) — Census median home value $221,900, county listing prices up about 0.8% over the past year.

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Imperial, 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 5,617, with a median household income of $87,949. Census data puts Imperial's median home value at $221,900 (all owner-occupied homes); Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $331,400, up about 0.8% over the past year.

At a glance

Imperial market snapshot

Population

5,617

Median Household Income

$87,949

Median Home Value (city)

$221,900

Median Listing Price (Jefferson County)

$331,400

Median Gross Rent

$1,255/mo

Price Trend (YoY)

+0.8%

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Why Imperial

What makes Imperial different

Home Value, By Source

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Imperial's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $221,900. 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

Imperial has an estimated population of 5,617 and a median household income of $87,949, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).

Affordability Snapshot

Imperial's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.5x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 17% 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 Imperial, MO?

The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Imperial's median home value at $221,900. Jefferson County's current median listing price runs $331,400, up about 0.8% over the past year.

What is the population of Imperial, MO?

The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Imperial's population at approximately 5,617.

What's the median rent in Imperial, MO?

The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Imperial at approximately $1,255 per month.

What is the median household income in Imperial, MO?

Census ACS data puts the median household income in Imperial at approximately $87,949.

Is the Imperial housing market growing?

Jefferson County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.95% annual change in 2025.

Is Imperial, MO affordable relative to income?

Census ACS data puts Imperial's median home value at about 2.5 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 17% 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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