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What Is the Average Rent in Buchanan County, Missouri?

$902/month 1.5%vs 2023 ($889)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Buchanan County, Missouri is $902/month (±$28), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $166,300 (±$4,684), and the median household income is $62,158/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Buchanan County, Missouri and Neighbouring Counties

Clinton: $1,008DeKalb: $817Doniphan: $776Buchanan County: $902Atchison: $765Platte: $1,334Andrew: $961$1,008$817$776$902$765$1,334$961

Housing Metrics for Buchanan County, Missouri

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$902
Median Home Value$166,300
Median Household Income$62,158
Total Housing Units33,439
Renter-Occupied Units11,255
Renter-Occupied Share34%
Households Paying 50%+ Income2,751 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$672n/a
1 BR$703+24.9%
2 BR$915+9.6%
3 BR$1,062+1.0%
4 BR$1,130-7.1%
5+ BR$744n/a

How does Buchanan County, Missouri compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Missouri.

Higher rent than 82% of counties in Missouri · 22th of 115

Cheapest: Scotland County($511)
Priciest: St. Charles County($1,370)
#CountyValue
1St. Charles County$1,370
2Platte County$1,334
3Clay County$1,243
… 18 more …
22Buchanan County(you are here)$902
… 90 more …
113Scotland County$511
114Schuyler County$382
115Worth County$381

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Buchanan County, Missouri?

The median gross rent in Buchanan County, Missouri is $902/month, based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Gross rent includes contract rent plus utilities. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the average rent for a 2-bedroom in Buchanan County, Missouri?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Buchanan County, Missouri is $915/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$30. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

What is the median home value in Buchanan County, Missouri?

The median home value in Buchanan County, Missouri is $166,300 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

What percentage of renters in Buchanan County are rent-burdened?

In Buchanan County, Missouri, 2,751 households pay 50% or more of their income for rent. A household is considered rent-burdened when it spends more than 30% of income on housing costs.

What is the median household income in Buchanan County, Missouri?

The median household income in Buchanan County, Missouri is $62,158/year according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

How reliable is Census ACS data for small areas?

The ACS 5-Year estimates combine 60 months of data for more reliable figures in smaller geographies. Each estimate has a margin of error (MOE). For example, the median rent of $902 has a margin of error of ±$28. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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