Real Estate Investing in Bolivar, Missouri

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 18,081 • Polk County

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Should you buy in Bolivar, MO? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
MIXED
Grade C (63/100)

Mixed — home prices are stretched relative to local incomes. Run the math on your specific situation.

📈 For Investors
MIXED
3.0 / 5 (47/100)

A middle-of-the-road market. Workable, but the best opportunities may be nearby ZIPs rather than this one.

⚠️ Risks to Know
CLEAN

No major risk flags on the data we track.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.8% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

🏦 30-yr Fixed Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS
Avg Investability
Avg Home Value $268,183
Avg Monthly Rent $1,086
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Bolivar Real Estate

Bolivar in Missouri is one of the markets where the numbers warn before they reward — 1 ZIPs, a sizable population, and a rating that reflects material risk.

Investors considering Bolivar, MO should understand what the ★★★☆☆ rating represents — a market with material structural headwinds, not a temporary rough patch.

decisively Bolivar's sale market has not rewarded patience. a harder case for listings sit longer, price cuts are common, and rent growth has been flat to negative in multiple ZIPs.

A an established population with $N/AK household income profile is what makes Bolivar a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Springfield, MO

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Avg Home Value
$268,183
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,086
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Springfield, MO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
52%
Days Pending
1/2
48 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Springfield, MO metro
48
Days to pending
9.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Bolivar

2 Colleges 2,299 Students
C
Southwest Baptist University
4-Year Private · 2,155 students
D
Bolivar Technical College
4-Year Private · 144 students

ZIP Codes in Bolivar, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bolivar, MO

What kind of market is Bolivar, MO for investors?

Our data puts Bolivar, MO at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $268K and rents around $1,086/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Are eviction rules reasonable in Bolivar, MO?

Bolivar, MO falls under MO landlord-tenant law, which is landlord-friendly. That backdrop makes day-to-day property management reasonable.

How much rent can I charge in Bolivar, MO?

Bolivar, MO rentals go for roughly $1,086/mo a month. That puts gross yield in solid territory relative to $268K acquisition costs.

How qualified is the tenant pool in Bolivar, MO?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Bolivar, MO. The rental market absorbs $1,086/mo rents without meaningful friction.

Do landlords face vacancy issues in Bolivar, MO?

Expect elevated vacancy in Bolivar, MO. Rents at $1,086/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

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