Markets/Missouri/West Plains

West Plains, MO Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for West Plains, Missouri. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$229,918

+6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Warm
4.4mo supply ยท Score +3/7

Migration: Top 59% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.85x

In-migrants avg $36,232 AGI vs out-migrants $42,502

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in West Plains are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

West Plains Market Summary

West Plains, MO is experiencing strong growth with 6.1% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.62x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score77/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.6x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$49,814

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

West Plains, MO's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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