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Market MapMissouriMacon

Macon County

MissouriPopulation: 15,173
73
/100
Buy
#84 of 1,000 counties
#9 in Missouri (113 counties)
Analysis by RentalCalcs Research·Independent data + algorithm-driven scoring
Updated January 1, 2026Sources: Zillow ZHVI, Zillow ZORI, US Census ACS, Tax Foundation

Market Snapshot

$184,583
Median Home Price
19% below national median
$11,153/mo
Est. Rent
Based on regional data
6.04%
Rent-to-Price Ratio
Estimated from price data
+$0
Est. Monthly Cash Flow
With 20% down at 6.9% rate

Price History

Median Home Price

Median Rent

Historical data from Zillow ZHVI/ZORI

Score Breakdown

Overall Investment Score
73/100
73
Cash Flow(30%)
0/100

Rent data not available for cash flow calculation.

Appreciation(25%)
85/100

Based on 4.8% YoY price growth. Moderate growth (3-8%) scores highest.

Stability(25%)
50/100

Population data not available.

Affordability(20%)
79/100

Price-to-income ratio of 3.4x. Lower ratios indicate more affordable markets.

Scores are calculated using real Zillow home value and rent data, Census population data, and economic indicators. The weighted average produces the overall investment score. Markets with missing rent data use estimated values based on regional averages.

Investment Outlook

Strengths

  • +Affordable relative to local incomes

Challenges

  • -Negative leverage (cap rate 0.0% < mortgage rate 6.9%)
  • -Limited rent data (estimates used)

Economic Indicators

Population
15,173
Median Income
$54,113
vs $54,857 national est.
Unemployment Rate
—
Data pending
Price-to-Income
3.4x
Moderately affordable

Who this market fits

Skip if
  • −You can't tolerate negative leverage (cap rate below mortgage rate today)

Compare to Nearby Counties

CountyVerdict
LivingstonMO
76$188,828Est. pending—Strong BuyView
CurrentMaconMO
73$184,583Est. pending—Buy
AndrewMO
73$281,483Est. pending—BuyView
ClintonMO
70$275,256Est. pending—BuyView
ButlerMO
70$160,556$9006.73%BuyView
Saint Louis CityMO
70$175,441$1,2848.79%BuyView

The Bottom Line

BuyMacon offers solid investment potential with positive cash flow at typical financing.

Macon County in Missouri scores 73/100, ranking #84 of 1,000 US counties (top 11%). At 20% down and current rates, a median-priced rental roughly breaks even on cash flow. The deal works on appreciation or with better terms, not on month-one cash flow.

Monthly Cash Flow
+$0/mo
Cap Rate
0.0%
Cash-on-Cash
0.0%

Related markets

Markets like Macon with stronger cash flow

  • Saint Louis City for cash-flow rentals
  • Butler County for cash-flow rentals

Cheaper alternatives to Macon

  • Butler County, lower entry price
  • Saint Louis City, lower entry price

Head-to-head comparisons

  • Macon vs Andrew for rentals
  • Macon vs Livingston for rentals
  • Macon vs Clinton for rentals
All counties in Missouri →

Rent vs buy in Missouri cities

Rent vs buy in Kansas City, MOMedian $237,642 · rent $1,382/moRent vs buy in St. Louis, MOMedian $175,441 · rent $1,284/moRent vs buy in Springfield, MOMedian $248,367 · rent $1,254/moRent vs buy in Columbia, MOMedian $318,843 · rent $1,339/moRent vs buy in Independence, MOMedian $237,642 · rent $1,382/moAll Missouri citiesFull rent-vs-buy directory for the state

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