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Housing Affordability in Madison 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
- 18.1%
- Missouri 26.3%
- Renters paying 30%+
- 41.0%
- Missouri 45.6%
- Homeowners paying 30%+
- 10.5%
- Missouri 18.0%
- Owner costs with a mortgage
- $1,120/mo
- Missouri $1,524/mo
Housing costs compared with income
- Renters paying 30% or more46341.0%
- Homeowners paying 30% or more35810.5%
- Renters paying 50% or more13211.7%
- Median rent as a share of income: 26.0%
- Median owner costs as a share of income, with a mortgage: 16.7%
- Median owner costs without a mortgage: $426/mo
- Median home value divided by median household income: 2.9
How it compares
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| Area | Households paying 30%+ for housing | Renters 30%+ | Owners 30%+ | Median rent as % of income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison County, MO | 18.1% | 41.0% | 10.5% | 26.0% |
| Missouri | 26.3% | 45.6% | 18.0% | 28.1% |
| United States | 32.2% | 51.1% | 22.7% | 30.6% |
Cities and towns in Madison 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericktown | 19.3% | 42.2% | 4.4% | 27.3% |
Frequently asked questions
- What is the housing cost burden in Madison County, MO?
- In Madison County, MO, 18.1% of households spend 30% or more of their income on housing costs.
- How does Madison County compare with Missouri?
- The households paying 30%+ for housing in Madison County is 18.1%, compared with 26.3% for Missouri as a whole.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey · 2020-2024 5-year estimates