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What Is the Average Rent in Clay County, Missouri?

$1,243/month 1.9%vs 2023 ($1,220)

County · Census ACS 5-Year estimates

The median gross rent in Clay County, Missouri is $1,243/month (±$32), based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). The median home value is $275,600 (±$4,758), and the median household income is $88,468/year. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey, 2024 5-Year Estimates.

Average Rent in Clay County, Missouri and Neighbouring Counties

Clinton: $1,008Ray: $782Jackson: $1,197Clay County: $1,243Wyandotte: $1,122Platte: $1,334$1,008$782$1,197$1,243$1,122$1,334

Housing Metrics for Clay County, Missouri

MetricValue
Median Gross Rent$1,243
Median Home Value$275,600
Median Household Income$88,468
Total Housing Units102,171
Renter-Occupied Units31,172
Renter-Occupied Share31%
Households Paying 50%+ Income6,038 households

Median Rent by Bedroom Count

BedroomMedian RentYoY
Studio$866n/a
1 BR$994+174.6%
2 BR$1,204+88.7%
3 BR$1,593+72.4%
4 BR$2,033+191.3%
5+ BR$2,081n/a

How does Clay County, Missouri compare?

Median gross rent ranked against all counties in Missouri.

Higher rent than 98% of counties in Missouri · 3rd of 115

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Clay County, Missouri?

The median gross rent in Clay County, Missouri is $1,243/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 Clay County, Missouri?

The median rent for a 2-bedroom in Clay County, Missouri is $1,204/month based on Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024). Margin of error: ±$36. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024.

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

The median home value in Clay County, Missouri is $275,600 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates (2024).

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

In Clay County, Missouri, 6,038 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 Clay County, Missouri?

The median household income in Clay County, Missouri is $88,468/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 $1,243 has a margin of error of ±$32. In very small areas, MOEs can be large relative to the estimate.

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This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau. Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, public domain.