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Brighton, MO — ZIP 65617

Population: 1,716 (Census ACS)

The median home value in ZIP 65617 (Brighton, MO) is $321,768 — up 4.4% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $307,400 after a median 8 days on market. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with icestorm, drought, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$321,768

Median home value

+4.4%

1-year change

8

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$321,768
1-year appreciation
+4.4%
3-year appreciation
+15.4%
5-year appreciation
+35.4%
10-year appreciation
+111.3%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$321,768
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
$307,400
Median list price
$400,350
Median price per sqft
$142
1-year sale-price change
-6.8%
Median days on market
8 days
Homes sold (recent period)
4
For-sale inventory
7
Active listings
2
1-year forecast
+2.7%

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
1
Elementary schools
0
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
PLEASANT HOPE RANCH SCH.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
iceStorm, drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively High
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 69% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
78.3%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Fulbright Landfill (11.4 mi)
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)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
48.3 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
5.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
6,929
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
6,057

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Wilson's Creek National Battlefield (24 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
26
Nearest airport
Life Farm Airport (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Springfield Branson National Airport (SGF) (14 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
339
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+155 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,990
Housing built before 1970
27.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
32.7%
Median annual property tax
$1,220
Households with broadband internet
25.9%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
7,165
Average weekly wage
$804
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Education
Annual residential building permits (county)
84

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

How it compares

ZIP 65617State medianUS median
Median home value$321,768$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$307,400$249,900$325,000
Median days on market8 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,220$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 65617?
$321,768.
What is the median sale price in ZIP 65617?
$307,400.
How long do homes take to sell in ZIP 65617?
Median days on market: 8 days.
What is typical rent in ZIP 65617?
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 65617?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: iceStorm, drought, heatWave, lightning, strongWind.
Is ZIP 65617 in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in ZIP 65617?
Risk to homes is higher than 69% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in ZIP 65617?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near ZIP 65617?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve ZIP 65617?
1 schools (NCES, 2022-23).
Is ZIP 65617 walkable?
Walkability index: 5.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the cost of living in ZIP 65617?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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