Real Estate Investing in Falcon, Missouri (65470)

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Laclede County • Population: 792 • Data updated: September 2026

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Should you buy in 65470 (Falcon, MO)? Our answer, based on the numbers below.

🏠 For Homebuyers
WEAK FIT
Grade F (36/100)

Multiple negative signals. Better options likely exist nearby.

📈 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
2 flags
  • High vacancy: 24.8% of homes vacant — above national norms.
  • High price-to-rent: Price-to-rent ratio 28.1 — hard to cash-flow at these prices.

• Limited market data — this is a very small market; averages are built from few observations and can swing widely. • Modeled rent — no observed market rent for this ZIP; the figure is estimated from HUD fair-market rent.

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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 $294,177
Avg Monthly Rent $873
1% Rule ✗ Does Not Meet
Median Income N/A
% Renters 14.5%

Market Analysis: 65470 Falcon

The 65470 ZIP in Falcon, MO is a local-operator market. Outside capital chasing a $294K entry has to pair deep knowledge with the discount.

The 65470 ZIP can work — but only with a tight operating hand. Remote landlords and passive investors tend to struggle here more than the underwriting suggests.

On the rental side, 65470 offers a low basis, the region around Falcon has moved on in ways that the ZIP itself has not fully absorbed. The result is a discount with genuine reasons.

In practical terms, 792 residents fill the ZIP, renter turnover runs higher than neighboring postal codes and delinquency risk is a real line item rather than a theoretical one.

The right play in 65470 usually involves deep tenant screening, aggressive delinquency response, and a conservative capex buffer. Anything less, and the discount can turn into a trap.

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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 Falcon:

Affordability
Affordable
Homes cost × the median income
Value Trend
Rising (+6.0%)
How home values changed in the past year
Rental Backup
Strong
Could rent for $873/mo if you need to move
Market Conditions
WARM
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
Bottom Line: This market may be challenging for buyers. Consider your timing and budget carefully.
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WARM MARKET
Lebanon, MO Metro Area
Seller-favorable conditions, steady activity
0 days
Average time to sell
Very Fast
7.7%
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 Lebanon, MO metro data

Market Trends

Home Value History (with trend line)

$327K$281K$234K$188K$142K$96KFeb 2009Nov 2017Jul 2026

📊 How Does 65470 Compare?

Metric 65470 Falcon Lebanon, MO Missouri
Home Value $294,177 $294,177 N/A $254,657
5-Year CAGR 6.9% 6.9% N/A 7.0%
Avg Rent $873 $873 N/A -
Cap Rate 2.3% 2.3% - -
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With a 3/5 investability rating, this ZIP shows solid fundamentals for buy-and-hold investors.

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Investability
Good
Cap Rate
2.3%
Low
5yr Growth
+6.9%
Strong

📉 Market Crash Risk Index

Based on Lebanon, MO metro

1/10
Low Risk
Price YoY
0/3
N/A
Rent YoY
0/2
N/A
Below List
1/3
54%
Days Pending
0/2
0 days

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📊 Market Snapshot

Home Value $294,177
Monthly Rent $873
Price-to-Rent 28.1:1
1% Rule ✗ Fails

💰 Return Metrics

Gross Yield 3.6%
Cap Rate 2.3%
5-Year IRR 9.2%

📈 Home Appreciation

1-Year +6.0% ▲
3-Year CAGR +4.2% ▲
5-Year CAGR +6.9% ▲
10-Year CAGR +8.3% ▲

🏠 Rent Trends

1-Year N/A
3-Year CAGR N/A
5-Year CAGR N/A
Negative Leverage — IRR / Tax Play Cap Rate: 2.3%  |  30yr Rate: 6.8%
Leverage reduces cash returns at current rates.

The current 30-yr mortgage rate (6.8%) exceeds the estimated cap rate (2.3%). 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
24.8%
Elevated risk
Landlord Climate
5.0/5
Friendly
Value Trend (5yr)
+6.9%
Growing
Eviction process: Fast Rent control: Favorable

Demographics in 65470

Population: 792

💰 Median Household Income
N/A
🏠 Renter Occupied
14.5%
This area
14.5%
State
23.7%
USA
34.0%
💼 Unemployment Rate
2.7%
This area
2.7%
State
-8.1%
USA
3.7%
🎓 College Educated
24.7%
This area
24.7%
State
8.6%
USA
33.7%
👤 Median Age
48.2 years
This area
48.2 years
State
20.4 years
USA
38.9 years
🏚️ Vacancy Rate
24.8%
This area
24.8%
State
18.8%
USA
10.5%
👥 Population by Ethnicity
White 96.3%
Other/Mixed 3.8%
👶 Under 18
11.7%
This area
11.7%
USA
22.0%
👴 65 and Over
21.2%
This area
21.2%
USA
17.3%
📊 Poverty Rate
4.1%
This area
4.1%
USA
11.5%

Crime & Safety

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🎓 Schools in 65470

B+ Avg School Grade
1 Schools
8.6:1 Avg Class Size
$15,894 Avg Per Pupil

Schools in This ZIP Code

B+ Above Average

GASCONADE ELEM.

📚 Pre-K – 08 School
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89 Students
👨‍🏫
8.6:1 Class Size
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$15,894 Per Student
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Frequently Asked Questions

How strong is Falcon, MO for real estate investors?

Falcon, MO scores 3.0/5 for investability. Home values sit at $294K and rents near $873/mo, which keeps the rent-to-price ratio in reasonable territory for buy-and-hold investors.

How do home values compare in Falcon, MO?

In Falcon, MO the median home value sits at $294K. Against the broader MO market, that reads as reasonable for most investors.

What monthly rent should investors expect in Falcon, MO?

Average rent in Falcon, MO is approximately $873/mo per month. Against $294K home values that yields a reasonable rent-to-price ratio.

How tight is the rental market in Falcon, MO?

Falcon, MO carries elevated vacancy risk. Expect reliable absorption at market rents of $873/mo.

Does house hacking make sense in Falcon, MO?

House hacking in Falcon, MO is reasonable to execute. Prices around $294K and rents of $873/mo solid owner-occupant economics.

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