Markets/Missouri/West Plains

West Plains, MO Real Estate Market 2026

Investor-grade market analytics for West Plains, Missouri. Data from Zillow ZHVI, FRED, Census ACS, and FEMA NRI. Updated monthly.

Median Home Price

$209,810

+5.2% year-over-year

12-Month Forecast

-6.1%

base case (Zillow ZHVF)

-6.1% year-over-year

Market Momentum

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Cooling
4.7mo supply ยท Score -2/7

Migration: Top 59% nationally

Income Migration

๐Ÿ“‰ Wealth Drain0.85x

In-migrants avg $36,232 AGI vs out-migrants $42,502

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Opportunity Zone Market

4 ZIP codes in West Plains are designated Qualified Opportunity Zones (IRC 1400Z-2), eligible for capital gains tax deferral on qualifying investments. Learn more โ†’

West Plains Market Summary

West Plains, MO is experiencing strong growth with 5.2% year-over-year appreciation, indicating a seller's market with robust demand. Affordability remains favorable with a price-to-income ratio of 4.21x, below the national average of 4.8x. Climate risk remains low (25/100), favorable for long-term investment stability.

Affordability

Affordability Score83/100
Price-to-Income Ratio4.2x (national avg 4.8x)
Median Household Income$49,814

Price Forecast Scenarios

12-month projection (Zillow ZHVF model)

Bear Case-9.2%
Base Case-6.1%
Bull Case-3.1%

Climate & Natural Hazard Risk

West Plains, MO's primary climate exposure is flooding (50/100). The composite climate risk score of 25/100 (Low) indicates overall risk reflecting favorable conditions for long-term real estate investment. This market benefits from relatively low natural hazard exposure compared to coastal and wildfire-prone regions.

Source: FEMA National Risk Index

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