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Rolla, Missouri houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Rolla, MO (Phelps County) — Census median home value $177,400, county listing prices up about 6.5% over the past year. Market data for Rolla houses and the broader area.
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Rolla, MO is in Phelps County, Missouri — this guide covers houses in Rolla and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 20,144, with a median household income of $42,518. Census data puts the median value of houses in Rolla at $177,400.
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Market overview
Rolla housing market
Rolla is in Phelps County, Missouri. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Rolla and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$177,400
Population (Census ACS)
20,144
Median household income
$42,518
County price trend (2025)
6.46% 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
Rolla market snapshot
Population
20,144
County
Phelps County
Median Household Income
$42,518
Median Home Value (city)
$177,400
Median Gross Rent
$790/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+6.5%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rolla's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $177,400.
County Price Trend
Phelps County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.46% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Rolla has an estimated population of 20,144 and a median household income of $42,518, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Rolla's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.2x 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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Nearby communities include Doolittle, Newburg, St. James, Edgar Springs.
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Adjacent-county Census places with USAHouses.com pages: Dixon (~18.5 mi), Vienna (~19.6 mi), Indian Lake (~19.9 mi), Cuba (~21.1 mi), Steelville (~22.2 mi), St. Robert (~22.9 mi), Belle (~23.5 mi), Fort Leonard Wood (~23.9 mi), Salem (~24.5 mi), Waynesville (~26.5 mi), Leasburg (~27.4 mi), Crocker (~27.6 mi), Argyle (~28.1 mi), Bourbon (~31.2 mi), St. Cloud (~33.7 mi), West Sullivan (~35.3 mi).
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Census & home facts
Rolla data from published sources
Population (ACS 2023)
20,144
Median home value (ACS 2023)
$177,400
Median household income (ACS 2023)
$42,518
Median gross rent (ACS 2023)
$790
County FHFA annual change (2025)
6.46%
Census place type
city
County
Phelps County
Land area (Census Gazetteer 2024)
12.12 sq mi
Census GEOID
2962912
Census ACS, FHFA, and FRED figures are labeled with the year present in existing CSVs. Subject to change / confirm locally.
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Life in Rolla
Schools
ROLLA 31 — 8 schools, 4,161 students enrolled, per the U.S. Department of Education's Common Core of Data. Phelps addresses may be served by ROLLA 31, but attendance zones vary by street — confirm assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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Rolla FAQ
What are houses worth in Rolla, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Rolla at $177,400.
How much do houses cost in Rolla, MO?
For owner-occupied houses in Rolla, Census ACS data shows a median value of $177,400. Active listing prices in Phelps County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Rolla, MO?
Rolla houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Phelps 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 Rolla, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Rolla's population at approximately 20,144.
What's the median rent in Rolla, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Rolla at approximately $790 per month.
What is the median household income in Rolla, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Rolla at approximately $42,518.
Is the Rolla housing market growing?
Phelps County's FHFA house price index shows a 6.46% annual change in 2025.
Is Rolla, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Rolla's median home value at about 4.2 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 Rolla, MO?
Manifest and public school-directory data suggest ROLLA 31 for many Rolla addresses, but attendance zones vary by street — verify your assigned schools with the district before making a move.
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