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MO area data

Houston, MO

Houston, MO.

Population: 4,487 (Census ACS)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$189,438
1-year appreciation
+7.7%
3-year appreciation
+15.1%
5-year appreciation
+42.4%
10-year appreciation
+110.5%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$189,562
House Price Index
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Market activity

New listings (monthly)
9

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top hazards
coldWave, iceStorm, heatWave, lightning, strongWind

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
49.8 in

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ozark National Scenic Riverways (40 mi)
Nearest airport
Houston Memorial Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Waynesville-St. Robert Regional Airport-Forney Field (TBN) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Avg hospital rating
2.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Migration

Net migration
+193 tax filers

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,974
Median annual property tax
$683
Mean commute to work
18 min
Households with broadband internet
50.8%

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,828
Average weekly wage
$713
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3

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Data last updated

Most recent source refresh: Aug 2026. See all data sources →

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