Joplin, MO Housing Market & Real Estate Update (Feb. 27, 2026)
Joplin, MO – February 27, 2026 – Home values sit near $196K, inventory is roughly 322 homes by late January, and average rent is about $1.2K as days-on-market stays relatively s…
Top takeaways
- Typical home value: about $196K, up 0.6% year-over-year (Zillow).
- Homes go pending in roughly 28 days, with about 322 homes for sale as of late January (Zillow).
- Median sale price estimates differ by platform: about $175K (Zillow, Dec 2025) vs. about $200K (Redfin, Jan 2026).
- Average rent: about $1,217, up 0.9% month-over-month and up 13.3% year-over-year (Zillow).
Market snapshot
In Joplin, current indicators still point to a market where well-priced homes can move quickly. Zillow reports a median sale-to-list ratio near 0.982 (about 98%), and notes a larger share of sales closing under list than over list in the most recently reported period.
On pricing, Zillow lists a median list price around $220K (late January), while Redfin’s latest monthly snapshot puts the median sale price around $200K for January 2026. Differences like this are common because the platforms use different data sources and timing.
Rentals and affordability
Rent growth has been notable over the past year. For renters, that can tighten affordability; for owners, it may help keep demand steady for entry-level homes and smaller single-family rentals.
What’s for sale right now
Zillow shows roughly 380 active listings, ranging from lower-priced small homes (around the mid-$60Ks) to higher-end properties (up to about $1.75M), with some new-construction inventory also appearing in the mix.