Real Estate Investing in Neosho, Missouri (64850)

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Newton County • Population: 25,355 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 64850 (Neosho, MO)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
GOOD FIT
Grade B (71/100)

Solid choice — values are growing steadily and the market is stable enough to buy with confidence.

📈 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
1 flag
  • Elevated vacancy: 9.9% vacancy may signal weakening demand.

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3.0/ 5

Investability

Overall investment appeal

3.0/ 5

Appreciation

Long-term value growth

3.0/ 5

Cashflow ROI

Rental yield potential

Avg Home Value $230,423
Avg Monthly Rent $967
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income $56,937
% Renters 34.0%

Market Analysis: 64850 Neosho

Investors eyeing 64850 need to respect the fundamentals at play. Home values of $230K come alongside slower price movement and elevated management overhead.

The investment case in 64850 is impressive only for operators who understand what they are buying. A $230K median suggests accessibility, but management intensity, vacancy drift, and capex surprises are real.

Regionally, 64850 sits on the difficult end of the MO spectrum. The a strong candidate for read — for disciplined operators — is that pricing reflects the difficulty.

A solid renter share of 34% in 64850 is not, on its own, a problem — but paired with below-average income and high mobility, it changes the operating playbook.

New investors are better served looking at Neosho's stable or hybrid ZIPs before stepping into 64850. The learning curve here is expensive when the lesson is wrong.

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🏦 Current 30-yr Fixed Mortgage Rate: 6.76% as of Sep 10 Source: Freddie Mac PMMS

Here's what matters if you're considering buying a home in Neosho:

B Good
Buy Confidence Score: 76/100
Affordability
15/25
Appreciation
25/25
Stability
13/20
Timing
8/15
Rental backup
15/15
Affordability
Moderate
Homes cost 4× the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+7.9%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $967/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
BALANCED
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
Bottom Line: Mixed signals in this market. Research specific properties carefully and be prepared to negotiate.
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BALANCED MARKET
Joplin, MO Metro Area
Even conditions for buyers and sellers
50 days
Average time to sell
Average
8.6%
Listings with price cuts
Few Cuts
0.0%
Sale price vs asking
Below Ask
0.0%
Income needed for mortgage
Affordable
📅 Market conditions as of August 29, 2026 — updated weekly from Joplin, MO metro data
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Property Strategy for 64850

Which property type performs best in this market?

Best for Cash Flow
1BR
5.0% cap rate
Best for Appreciation
3BR
+9.6% 5yr CAGR
Best Overall Value
2BR
$67,702/bedroom
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Type Median Value Est. Rent Cap Rate 5yr CAGR $/Bedroom
1BR $108,523 $760 5.0% $108,523
2BR $135,405 $940 5.0% +8.2% $67,702
3BR $220,321 $1,200 3.9% +9.6% $73,440
4BR $289,105 $1,270 3.2% +8.9% $72,276
5BR $344,393 +8.6% $68,879

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$244K$207K$170K$133K$95K$58KJan 2012May 2019Jul 2026

Rent History (with trend line)

No data available

📊 How Does 64850 Compare?

Metric 64850 Neosho Joplin, MO Missouri
Home Value $230,423 $230,423 N/A $254,657
5-Year CAGR 7.7% 7.7% N/A 7.0%
Avg Rent $967 $967 N/A -
Cap Rate 3.3% 3.3% - -
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Landlord Ground Truth

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
3.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+7.7%
Strong

📉 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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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $230,423
Monthly Rent $967
Price-to-Rent 19.9:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 5.0%
Cap Rate 3.3%
5-Year IRR 10.9%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +7.9% ▲
3-Year CAGR +5.1% ▲
5-Year CAGR +7.7% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.6% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 3.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (3.3%). Financing reduces your cash-on-cash return below the cap rate. Markets like this may still make sense as IRR plays — factoring in appreciation, depreciation, and a future refinance when rates drop.

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⚠️ Risk Signals

Composite view of factors that can impact a ZIP's stability and your downside risk.

Vacancy
9.9%
Moderate risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+7.7%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 64850

Population: 25,355

💰 Median Household Income
$56,937
This area
$56,937
State
$62,768
USA
$74,580
🏠 Renter Occupied
34.0%
This area
34.0%
State
23.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
State
-8.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
21.2%
This area
21.2%
State
8.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
36.8 years
This area
36.8 years
State
20.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
9.9%
This area
9.9%
State
18.8%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 81.0%
Other/Mixed 16.1%
Hispanic/Latino 9.0%
Asian 1.8%
Black/African American 1.2%
👶 Under 18
24.6%
This area
24.6%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
16.0%
This area
16.0%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
11.4%
This area
11.4%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 64850

B Avg School Grade
12 Schools
14.2:1 Avg Class Size
$11,518 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

A Very Good

WESTVIEW ELEM.

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
👥
117 Students
👨‍🏫
8.5:1 Class Size
💰
$14,830 Per Student
B+ Above Average

SOUTH ELEM.

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
269 Students
👨‍🏫
10.8:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
B+ Above Average

BENTON ELEM.

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
542 Students
👨‍🏫
14.3:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
B+ Above Average

MIDDLE SCH.

📚 05 – 06 School
👥
725 Students
👨‍🏫
14.1:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
B+ Above Average

GOODMAN ELEM.

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
267 Students
👨‍🏫
13.4:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
B Good

GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM.

📚 Pre-K – 04 Elementary
👥
575 Students
👨‍🏫
16.4:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
B Good

NEOSHO JR. HIGH

📚 07 – 08 Middle
👥
716 Students
👨‍🏫
15.5:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
B Good

RISE Elementary

📚 K – 04 Elementary
👥
227 Students
👨‍🏫
15.0:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
B Good

FIELD EARLY CHILD./KDGN. CTR.

📚 Grade PK Elementary
👥
113 Students
👨‍🏫
16.1:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
C+ Average

NEOSHO HIGH

📚 09 – 12 High School
👥
1,566 Students
👨‍🏫
18.3:1 Class Size
💰
$11,187 Per Student
C Below Average

CROWDER AVTS

📚 09 – 12 High School Limited Data
C Below Average

LEARNING INITIATIVE NEOSHO/CR

📚 Pre-K – 12 K-12 Limited Data
💰
$11,187 Per Student
About Repit School Scores

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We evaluate schools based on factors that research shows actually impact educational outcomes:

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  • School Funding — Resources available for programs, staff, and facilities
  • Community Factors — Neighborhood characteristics that influence student success
  • School Environment — Size, type, and structure

Scores are updated annually using federal education data.

🎓 Nearby Colleges & Universities

2 Nearby 742 Off-Campus Students
C
Neosho Beauty College
62 students · 1.8 mi
C+
Crowder College
3,865 students · 3.5 mi

Investor Insight: With 742 students living off-campus nearby, this area has strong rental demand from the college population.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are vacancy rates like in Neosho, MO?

Expect elevated vacancy in Neosho, MO. Rents at $967/mo are absorbed by the tenant base without meaningful lag.

What price range are homes in Neosho, MO?

Expect median prices around $230K in Neosho, MO. The market has run at a 0.0% 5-year CAGR, so entry costs have been consistent.

How much is rent in Neosho, MO?

Investors in Neosho, MO typically see rents near $967/mo per month against $230K home values - a solid setup for rental cash flow.

Are renters plentiful in Neosho, MO?

Tenant demand in Neosho, MO is solid. The local workforce $967/mo rents across most rental classes.

How does Neosho, MO rate as a rental market?

Yes - Neosho, MO a 3.0/5 investability score. With $230K home prices against $967/mo monthly rent, the market delivers a reasonable entry point for new investors.

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