Bates County, MO Housing Market Brief
county · MO · as of May 2026
What is Bates County, MO’s Alpha Score?
The Alpha Score is a composite 0–100 index of market strength, a weighted blend of five dimensions. See the methodology.
Where is Bates County, MO in its market cycle?
Bates County, MO is classified as Growing — strengthening, with scores rising over recent months. This is a classification of recent (1–12 month) momentum, not a price forecast.
Bates County, MO housing market data
| Metric | Value | YoY |
|---|---|---|
| Median Sale Price | $304K | ▲ +79.1% |
| Median Days on Market | 31 days | ▲ +14.8% |
| Months of Supply | 5.6 | ▼ -3.4% |
| Homes Sold | 8 | ▼ -27.3% |
| Median Price / Sq Ft | $169 | ▲ +25.9% |
How has Bates County, MO’s Alpha Score moved?
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bates County, MO a buyer's or seller's market?
As of May 2026, Bates County, MO is classified as a Balanced Market, based on its Alpha Score of 55 out of 100. The classification reflects current price, inventory, affordability, economic, and rental-yield conditions.
Are home prices rising or falling in Bates County, MO?
The median sale price in Bates County, MO is $304K, having risen 79.1% over the past year.
How affordable is Bates County, MO?
Bates County, MO scores 57 out of 100 on affordability — moderately affordable relative to local incomes and prevailing mortgage rates compared with other counties.
What's driving Bates County, MO's Alpha Score?
Bates County, MO's strongest dimension is Price Momentum (82/100) and its weakest is Economic Strength (44/100). The Alpha Score is a weighted blend of all five dimensions.
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