Real Estate Investing in Houstonia, Missouri

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1 ZIP codes • Population: 674 • Pettis County

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (49/100)

Proceed carefully. Weak appreciation or affordability makes this a harder case for most buyers.

📈 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
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  • High vacancy: 15.7% of homes vacant — above national norms.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Citywide average

2.0/ 5

Appreciation

3.9% 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 $250,958
Avg Monthly Rent $801
ZIP Codes 1

Investing in Houstonia Real Estate

This is a distressed-leaning corner of Missouri: Houstonia has 1 ZIPs and a sizable population, and the investment math only works for investors who truly understand the market.

The investment case for Houstonia is difficult to make on screen data alone. less favorable for a 3.0 rating and a cap rate of 0.0% that looks fine only until you underwrite the vacancy.

clearly Houstonia's sale market has not rewarded patience. less favorable 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 Houstonia a challenging rental market — the tenant base is present, but the affordability math is tight.

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Best ZIP codes in Sedalia, MO

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Avg Home Value
$250,958
Avg Monthly Rent
$801
1% Rule
✗ Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Sedalia, MO metro

2/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
2/3
61%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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☀️ Warm Market — Sedalia, MO metro
0
Days to pending
7.2%
Listings with price cuts
0.0%
Sale-to-list ratio
📅 Data as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly

ZIP Codes in Houstonia, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Houstonia, MO

Are there empty rentals in Houstonia, MO?

Houstonia, MO sees elevated vacancy, which is reasonable relative to the broader MO rental market.

What is the tenant pool like in Houstonia, MO?

Expect a solid tenant pool in Houstonia, MO. The rental market absorbs $801/mo rents without meaningful friction.

What kind of market is Houstonia, MO for investors?

Our data puts Houstonia, MO at 3.0/5 for investability. Home prices of $251K and rents around $801/mo create a solid backdrop for investor activity.

Does house hacking make sense in Houstonia, MO?

House hacking works a challenging in Houstonia, MO. Rents of $801/mo against $251K acquisition make the strategy solid for owner-occupants.

What do rentals go for in Houstonia, MO?

Rental rates in Houstonia, MO average $801/mo. Tenant demand and $251K home values make the yield look reasonable by investor standards.

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