Real Estate Investing in Osage County, Missouri

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9 ZIP codes • Population: 12,704

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

🏠 For Homebuyers
CAUTION
Grade D (53/100)

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

πŸ“ˆ For Investors
WEAK
2.3 / 5 (38/100)

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

⚠️ Risks to Know
1 flag
  • High vacancy: 17.9% of homes vacant β€” above national norms.

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2.3/ 5

Investability

County-wide average

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

6.3% 5yr CAGR

5.0/ 5

Landlord Climate

Regulatory friendliness

Avg Investability β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…β˜…
Avg Home Value $257,865
Avg Monthly Rent $803
ZIP Codes 9

Investing in Osage County Real Estate

Osage County (MO) covers 9 ZIPs and 7 municipalities. unambiguously the fundamentals here skew distressed, and both rent and price trends have been tepid across most of the geography.

A 2.3 rating and a 0.0% 5-year CAGR are the kinds of numbers that warrant real local underwriting. Osage County sits firmly in that category.

The 0% renter share in Osage masks uneven tenant quality across ZIPs, and $N/AK median income leaves little cushion against economic shocks.

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Avg Home Value
$257,865
Avg Monthly Rent
$803
1% Rule
βœ— Below
Landlord Friendly (MO)
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πŸ“‰ Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Jefferson City, MO metro

0/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
0/3
40%
Days Pending
0/2
33 days

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πŸŽ“ Colleges & Universities in Osage County

3 Colleges 4,146 Students 1,378 Off-Campus Renters
B
State Technical College of Missouri
2-Year Public Β· 2,259 students
πŸ“ ~1,143 students rent off-campus
C
Lincoln University
4-Year Public Β· 1,799 students
πŸ“ ~235 students rent off-campus
C
Missouri College of Cosmetology and Esthetics
Vocational For-Profit Β· 88 students

Investor Insight: With 1,378 students living off-campus, Osage County has substantial rental demand from the college population β€” typically stable, lease-renewing tenants.

Cities in Osage County

ZIP Codes in Osage County, MO

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Frequently Asked Questions About Osage County

How much does a house cost in, MO?

In, MO the median home value sits at $258K. Against the broader MO market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

How do experienced investors play, MO?

Investors who focus on careful cash-flow rentals with hands-on management typically do well in, MO. The numbers - $258K homes against $803/mo rents - support that play.

Is rental property easy to operate in, MO?

The landlord environment in, MO is tenant-protective. Statewide rules shape most day-to-day operations for rental owners.

Where does, MO sit compared to MO statewide?

Against the MO average, is broadly in line with. The divergence is driven by local fundamentals rather than statewide trends.

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