What are current home values in Cape Girardeau County, MO?

The median home value in Cape Girardeau County, MO is $251,399 as of June 2026. This represents a 0.2% increase compared to last month and a 4.4% increase year-over-year.

How do home values in Cape Girardeau County, MO compare to Missouri and the national average?

The median home value in Cape Girardeau County, MO ($251,399) compares to Missouri ($271,597) and the U.S. national median ($372,995).

What are the top cities in Cape Girardeau County, MO by home value?

The cities with the highest median home values in Cape Girardeau County, MO include: Oak Ridge ($281,498), Jackson ($277,676), Altenburg ($249,684), Burfordville ($235,707), Cape Girardeau ($224,404). These cities represent the most expensive areas within the county.

Cape Girardeau County, MO Housing Market

$251,399

4.4% 1-yr

The average Cape Girardeau County, MO home value is $251,399, up 4.4% over the past year, and homes go to pending in around 11 days. (Updated on 6/30/2026)

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Cape Girardeau County Key Takeaways

Typical Home Values: $251,399

1-Year Value Change: +4.4%

(Data through June 30, 2026)

Cape Girardeau County Housing Market Overview

1-Year Market Forecast: --

For Sale Inventory: 263 (June 30, 2026)

New Listings: 99 (June 30, 2026)

Median Sale to List Ratio: 0.989 (May 31, 2026)

Median Sale Price: $248,383 (May 31, 2026)

Median List Price: $296,633 (June 30, 2026)

Percent of Sales Over List Price: 18.0% (May 31, 2026)

Percent of Sales Under List Price: 53.7% (May 31, 2026)

Median Days to Pending: 11 (June 30, 2026)

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Cities in Cape Girardeau County

NameMedian ZHVI
Jackson$277,676
Burfordville$235,707
Cape Girardeau$224,404
Pocahontas--
Dutchtown--
Oak Ridge$281,498
Millersville$246,759
Allenville--
Whitewater--

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Cape Girardeau County Rental Market Trends

Average Rent: $980 (June 30, 2026)

National Average Rent: $1,965 (June 30, 2026)

Month-Over-Month Change: 1.3% (June 30, 2026)

Year-Over-Year Change: 3.4% (June 30, 2026)

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