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West Plains, Missouri real estate market data.
Real estate market data for West Plains, MO (Howell County) — Census median home value $158,700, county listing prices up about 5.3% over the past year.
West Plains, MO is in Howell County, Missouri — covering the whole local market here: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 12,341, with a median household income of $39,897. Census data puts West Plains's median home value at $158,700.
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West Plains market snapshot
Population
12,341
Median Household Income
$39,897
Median Home Value (city)
$158,700
Median Gross Rent
$762/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.3%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West Plains's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $158,700.
County Price Trend
Howell County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.28% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
West Plains has an estimated population of 12,341 and a median household income of $39,897, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
West Plains's Census-reported median home value works out to about 4.0x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 23% 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 West Plains, MO?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts West Plains's median home value at $158,700.
What is the population of West Plains, MO?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts West Plains's population at approximately 12,341.
What's the median rent in West Plains, MO?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in West Plains at approximately $762 per month.
What is the median household income in West Plains, MO?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in West Plains at approximately $39,897.
Is the West Plains housing market growing?
Howell County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.28% annual change in 2025.
Is West Plains, MO affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts West Plains's median home value at about 4.0 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 23% 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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