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Raytown, Missouri real estate market data.
Real estate market data for Raytown, MO (Jackson County) — Census median home value $162,000, county listing prices roughly flat over the past year.
Raytown, MO is in Jackson County, Missouri — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 29,593, with a median household income of $67,227. Census data puts Raytown's median home value at $162,000 (all owner-occupied homes); Jackson County's current median listing price runs $287,000, roughly flat over the past year.
At a glance
Raytown market snapshot
Population
29,593
Median Household Income
$67,227
Median Home Value (city)
$162,000
Median Listing Price (Jackson County)
$287,000
Median Gross Rent
$1,213/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
-0.0%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Raytown's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $162,000. Separately, Jackson County's current median listing price (via Realtor.com data, 2026-06-01) runs $287,000. 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
Jackson County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.15% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Raytown has an estimated population of 29,593 and a median household income of $67,227, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Raytown's Census-reported median home value works out to about 2.4x 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 Raytown, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts Raytown's median home value at $162,000. Jackson County's current median listing price runs $287,000, roughly flat over the past year.
What is the population of Raytown, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Raytown's population at approximately 29,593.
What's the median rent in Raytown, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Raytown at approximately $1,213 per month.
What is the median household income in Raytown, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Raytown at approximately $67,227.
Is the Raytown housing market growing?
Jackson County's FHFA house price index shows a 3.15% annual change in 2025.
Is Raytown, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Raytown's median home value at about 2.4 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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