Real Estate Investing in Carthage, Missouri

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 25,727 • Jasper County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
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Grade C (58/100)

Mixed signals — some positives, some negatives. Worth considering but not a slam-dunk.

📈 For Investors
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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
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  • Elevated vacancy: 9.7% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.2% 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 $243,585
Avg Monthly Rent $864
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Carthage Real Estate

Across Carthage's 1 ZIPs, the picture is muted: $244K median values, $864/mo rents, and a population that has faced real economic pressure.

Across Carthage's 1 ZIPs, fundamentals run underwhelming: thin appreciation, soft rents, and demographic trends that don't obviously reverse in the medium term.

Transaction volume in Carthage has thinned in a way that amplifies price discovery risk. In practical terms, investors without local context should treat every number on the page with skepticism.

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

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Best ZIP codes in Joplin, MO

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Avg Home Value
$243,585
Avg Monthly Rent
$864
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Joplin, MO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
55%
Days Pending
1/2
50 days

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⚖️ Balanced Market — Joplin, MO metro
50
Days to pending
8.6%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

🎓 Colleges & Universities in Carthage

1 College 17 Students 14 Off-Campus Renters
C+
Carthage R9 School District-Carthage Technical Center
Vocational Public · 17 students

ZIP Codes in Carthage, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Carthage, MO

What is the typical home price in Carthage, MO?

In Carthage, MO the median home value sits at $244K. Against the broader MO market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What is the rental occupancy rate in Carthage, MO?

Carthage, MO vacancy trends elevated. Investors running standard buy-and-hold plays see reasonable downtime between tenants.

Does house hacking make sense in Carthage, MO?

House hacking in Carthage, MO is reasonable to execute. Prices around $244K and rents of $864/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

Is MO a landlord-friendly state?

Landlord-friendliness in Carthage, MO is landlord-friendly. Eviction timelines and lease enforcement are considered reasonable by most property managers.

What is the typical renter like in Carthage, MO?

Carthage, MO offers a measured renter base at the $864/mo rent level. Tenant turnover is reasonable for well-managed properties.

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