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Platte City, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Platte City, MO (Platte County) — Census median home value $195,000, county listing prices up about 7.3% over the past year. Market data for Platte City houses and the broader area.
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Platte City, MO is in Platte County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Platte City and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 4,793, with a median household income of $65,132. Census data puts Platte City houses at a median value of $195,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Platte County's current median listing price runs $589,900, up about 7.3% over the past year.
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Market overview
Platte City housing market
Platte City is in Platte County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Platte City and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$195,000
Population (Census ACS)
4,793
Median household income
$65,132
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
Platte City market snapshot
Population
4,793
County
Platte County
Median Household Income
$65,132
Median Home Value (city)
$195,000
Median Listing Price (Platte County)
$589,900
Median Gross Rent
$1,173/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+7.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Platte City's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $195,000. Separately, Platte County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $589,900. 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
Platte County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.09% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Platte City has an estimated population of 4,793 and a median household income of $65,132, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Platte City's Census-reported median home value works out to about 3.0x 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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Places around Platte City
County guide: Platte County — cities, market context, and local resources for the county that includes Platte City.
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Nearby communities include Tracy, Ferrelview, Farley, Camden Point, Weston, Ridgely, Weatherby Lake, New Market, Parkville, Platte Woods, Lake Waukomis, Edgerton, Houston Lake, Northmoor, Riverside, Iatan.
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Platte Woods market data
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Northmoor market data
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Riverside market data
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Iatan market data
Nearby city · ~14.7 mi
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Smithville (~10.2 mi), Dearborn (~11.5 mi), Trimble (~13.1 mi), Paradise (~13.9 mi), Oakview (~14.4 mi), Oakwood Park (~14.5 mi), Gladstone (~14.6 mi), Oakwood (~14.8 mi), Oaks (~15.0 mi), Grayson (~15.9 mi), Faucett (~16.8 mi), Pleasant Valley (~17.7 mi), Avondale (~18.1 mi), De Kalb (~18.1 mi), North Kansas City (~18.3 mi), Claycomo (~18.6 mi).
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Census & home facts
Platte City data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
4,793
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$195,000
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$65,132
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$1,173
County FHFA annual change (2025)
5.09%
County median listing price (FRED/Realtor.com) (2026-06-01)
$589,900
Census place type
city
County
Platte County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
3.96 sq mi
Census GEOID
2958178
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
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Schools
PARK HILL — 20 schools, 11,976 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Platte addresses may be served by PARK HILL, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Common questions
Platte City FAQ
What are houses worth in Platte City, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Platte City at $195,000. Platte County's current median listing price runs $589,900, up about 7.3% over the past year.
How much do houses cost in Platte City, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Platte City, Census ACS data shows a median value of $195,000. Active listing prices in Platte County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Platte City, MO?
Platte City houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Platte 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 Platte City, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Platte City's population at approximately 4,793.
What's the median rent in Platte City, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Platte City at approximately $1,173 per month.
What is the median household income in Platte City, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Platte City at approximately $65,132.
Is the Platte City housing market growing?
Platte County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.09% annual change in 2025.
Is Platte City, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Platte City's median home value at about 3.0 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.
What school district serves Platte City, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest PARK HILL for many Platte City addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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