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Mexico, MO — ZIP 65265

Population: 15,153 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65265 (Mexico, MO) is $191,642 — up 9.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $177,200 after a median 48.5 days on market. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, heatwave, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$191,642

Median home value

+9.3%

1-year change

48.5

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$191,642
1-year appreciation
+9.3%
3-year appreciation
+21.9%
5-year appreciation
+43.6%
10-year appreciation
+111.1%
All-time peak (2026-04)
$191,860
House Price Index (state)
403.5 (+4.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$177,200
Median list price
$185,000
Median price per sqft
$131
1-year sale-price change
+7.4%
Median days on market
48.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
60
For-sale inventory
77
Sale-to-list ratio
94.9%
Active listings
43
1-year forecast
+3.0%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
29

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$660/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$825/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,028/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,337/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,543/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
89.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.90/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
3
School districts serving the area
DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICE, MEXICO 59
Schools include
N.E. COMMUNITY TREATMENT CTR., EUGENE FIELD ELEM., HAWTHORNE ELEM., MCMILLAN EARLY LEARNING CENTER, DAVIS H. HART CAREER CTR.

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Low
FEMA flood zone
C
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 31% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
45.1%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
45.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,550
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,124

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
New Philadelphia National Historic Site (60 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
20
Nearest airport
Mexico Memorial Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Columbia Regional Airport (COU) (32 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
4
Hospitals include
BOONE HOSPITAL CENTER, COLUMBIA MO VA MEDICAL CENTER, CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+4 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,970
Housing built before 1970
50.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
11.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,194
Mean commute to work
20 min
Households with broadband internet
65.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,404
Average weekly wage
$881
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
23

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

ZIP 65265State medianUS median
Median home value$191,642$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$177,200$249,900$325,000
Median days on market49 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,194$1,136$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in ZIP 65265?
$191,642.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65265?
$177,200.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65265?
Median days on market: 48.5 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65265?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,028/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in ZIP 65265?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind, winterWeather.
Is ZIP 65265 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone C.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65265?
Risk to homes is higher than 31% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65265?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65265?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65265?
7 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65265 walkable?
Walkability index: 11.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65265?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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