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With diverse landscapes like the Ozark Mountains to the Missouri River, iconic landmarks like the Gateway Arch and Mark Twain\u2019s hometown, and famous foods like barbecue and gooey butter cake, there are many reasons to love living in Missouri. If you\u2019re considering living somewhere in Missouri then chances are you also have a budget you\u2019re hoping to stay under in your home or apartment search. When it comes to buying a home in Missouri the <\/span>median home sale price<\/span><\/a> is $257,800.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If that price doesn\u2019t fit into your budget, don\u2019t worry. To help you find the right place to buy a home, Redfin has gathered a list of the 6 of the most affordable places to live in Missouri. And they all have a median home sale price under $257,800. From <\/span>St. Louis<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>Kansas City<\/span><\/a>, learn what cities are in the top 6.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#1: St. Joseph<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$160,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $115<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $48,716 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Kansas City (55 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>St. Joseph, MO homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>St. Joseph, MO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

With a median home sale price of $160,000, St. Joseph takes the number one spot on our list of affordable places to live in Missouri. About 72,500 people live in this city and it\u2019s roughly 55 miles from the nearest metropolitan city, Kansas City. If you\u2019re considering moving to St. Joseph, make sure to discover some of the museums in town like the <\/span>Pony Express National Museum<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art<\/span><\/a>, visit one of the many parks, or explore the downtown area.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2: Joplin<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $168,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $75 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $799 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income:<\/b> $58,769 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Springfield (75 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Joplin, MO homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Joplin, MO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Only slightly more expensive than St. Joseph is Joplin, the next city on our list. With roughly 51,800 residents in Joplin, make sure to visit the Grand Falls waterfall, check out the charming downtown area, or explore museums and historic sites like <\/span>Joplin History & Mineral Museum<\/span><\/a> or Joplin Union Depot.<\/span><\/p>\n

#3: Florissant (tie)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $205,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$148<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $889 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$58,769 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> St. Louis (20 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Florissant, MO homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Florissant, MO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Missouri\u2019s third most affordable city to live in is Florissant, located just north of St. Louis. When living in this city of 52,500 people, you can visit Sunset Park along the Mississippi River and check out downtown Florissant.<\/span><\/p>\n

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#3: Springfield (tie)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$205,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $130<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $758 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$37,491 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro:<\/b> Kansas City (170 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Springfield, MO homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Springfield, MO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Next is the city of Springfield, which has about 169,200 residents. The median home sale price is $205,000 which is about $50K less than the median home sale price in Missouri. If you find yourself moving here, visit museums like <\/span>Wonders of Wildlife National Museum & Aquarium<\/span><\/a>, <\/span>Springfield Art Museum<\/span><\/a>, or the Discovery Center of Springfield, explore the Fantastic Caverns, and check out Pythian Castle.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#5: Independence<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price:<\/b> $208,181<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot:<\/b> $134<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment:<\/b> $830 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$58,769 <\/span>
\n<\/span>Nearest major metro: <\/b>Kansas City (10 miles)<\/span>
\n<\/span>Independence, MO homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>Independence, MO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Another great area to add to your list is Independence. With 123,000 people living in this affordable town, Independence is a great option to consider when looking to stay in Missouri without paying the premium for a home in a larger city. Living in Independence, you can check out museums like <\/span>Harry S. Truman Presidential Library & Museum<\/span><\/a> and National Frontier Trails Museum, hike the Little Blue Trace Trail, or stop by the many historic landmarks and homes throughout Independence.<\/span><\/p>\n

#6: St. Louis<\/span><\/h2>\n

Median home price: <\/b>$210,000<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average sale price per square foot: <\/b>$159<\/span>
\n<\/span>Average rent for a 1-bedroom apartment: <\/b>$1,312<\/span>
\n<\/span>Median household income: <\/b>$45,782 <\/span>
\n<\/span>St. Louis, MO homes for sale<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/a>St. Louis, MO apartments for rent<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

The final city on our list of most affordable places to live in Missouri is St. Louis, where the home prices are about $47K less than the state\u2019s average. With just about 301,600 people <\/span>living in St. Louis<\/span><\/a>, it\u2019s a great place to consider buying a house this year. Make sure to stop by the iconic Gateway Arch National Park where you can also find historic exhibits, explore the expansive Forest Park home to <\/span>Saint Louis Art Museum<\/span><\/a>, the <\/span>Saint Louis Zoo<\/span><\/a>, the <\/span>Missouri History Museum<\/span><\/a>, and the <\/span>Saint Louis Science Center<\/span><\/a>. You can also check out the many unique neighborhoods or grab some stellar St. Louis style barbeque. No matter what neighborhood you move to in St. Louis, there are countless things to do in this city.<\/span><\/p>\n

>> Read: <\/i><\/b>Popular St. Louis, MO, Neighborhoods to Live in<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

Methodology: <\/b>All cities must have over 50,000 residents per the US Census and have a median home sale price under the average median home sale price in Missouri. Median home sale price and median sale price per square foot from the <\/span>Redfin Data Center<\/span><\/a> during April 2025. Average rental data from <\/span>Rent.com<\/span><\/a> April 2025. Population and median household income data sourced from the <\/span>United States Census Bureau<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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