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Housing Affordability in Dunklin 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
23.4%
Missouri 26.3%
Renters paying 30%+
39.4%
Missouri 45.6%
Homeowners paying 30%+
15.2%
Missouri 18.0%
Owner costs with a mortgage
$1,058/mo
Missouri $1,524/mo

Housing costs compared with income

  • Renters paying 30% or more1,40339.4%
  • Homeowners paying 30% or more1,06015.2%
  • Renters paying 50% or more51914.6%
  • Median rent as a share of income: 26.1%
  • Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 17.5%
  • Median owner costs without a mortgage: $442/mo
  • Median home value divided by median household income: 2.0

How it compares

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AreaHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Dunklin County, MO23.4%39.4%15.2%26.1%
Missouri26.3%45.6%18.0%28.1%
United States32.2%51.1%22.7%30.6%

Cities and towns in Dunklin County

Places with 1,000 or more people

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CityHouseholds paying 30%+ for housingRenters 30%+Owners 30%+Median rent as % of income
Kennett18.4%29.5%11.4%24.7%
Malden28.4%50.1%9.4%30.1%
Campbell26.7%51.2%13.9%30.3%
Senath31.2%64.9%11.9%32.4%

Frequently asked questions

What is the housing cost burden in Dunklin County, MO?
In Dunklin County, MO, 23.4% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
How does Dunklin County compare with Missouri?
The households paying 30%+ for housing in Dunklin County is 23.4%, compared with 26.3% for Missouri as a whole.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates