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Housing Affordability in Christian County, MO
Households that spend 30% or more of income on housing, rent and owner costs compared with income. American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
- Households paying 30%+ for housing
- 22.0%
- Missouri 26.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 40.6%
- Missouri 45.6%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 16.3%
- Missouri 18.0%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,559/mo
- Missouri $1,524/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more3,26940.6%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more4,33716.3%
- Renters paying 50% or more1,78222.1%
- Median rent as a share of income: 27.1%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 18.8%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $571/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 3.3
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Christian County, MO | 22.0% | 40.6% | 16.3% | 27.1% |
| Missouri | 26.3% | 45.6% | 18.0% | 28.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Christian County
Places with 1,000 or more people
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| City | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa | 22.4% | 41.8% | 13.3% | 26.8% |
| Ozark | 25.2% | 38.1% | 17.6% | 27.2% |
| Clever | 20.8% | 34.4% | 14.3% | 22.8% |
| Sparta | 23.7% | 40.1% | 16.0% | 26.1% |
| Fremont Hills | 12.2% | 50.0% | 11.4% | 32.5% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Christian County, MO?
- In Christian County, MO, 22.0% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Christian County compare with Missouri?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Christian County is 22.0%, compared with 26.3% for Missouri as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates