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De soto, MO

De soto, MO.

Population: 20,166 (Census ACS)

The median home value in De soto, MO is $247,127 — up 6.3% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $260,950 after a median 29 days on market. 6 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strongwind, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$247,127

Median home value

+6.3%

1-year change

29

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$247,127
1-year appreciation
+6.3%
3-year appreciation
+14.9%
5-year appreciation
+26.8%
10-year appreciation
+71.9%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$247,127
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
$260,950
Median list price
$229,000
Median price per sqft
$167
1-year sale-price change
+15.2%
Median days on market
29 days
Homes sold (recent period)
70
For-sale inventory
62
Sale-to-list ratio
99.5%
Active listings
49
1-year forecast
+1.4%
Days to pending
24 days
New listings (monthly)
22

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

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$790/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$820/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,010/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,300/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,500/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
6
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
DESOTO 73, SUNRISE R-IX
Schools include
ATHENA ELEM., DESOTO JR. HIGH, DESOTO SR. HIGH, VINELAND ELEM., EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR.

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strongWind, lightning, tornado, coldWave, earthquake
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Moderate · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · inlandFlooding: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 40% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
57.6%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Washington County Lead District - Old Mines (9.6 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
59.0°F
Average high
69.0°F
Average low
49.0°F
Annual precipitation
40.6 in
Annual snowfall
6.2 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)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
121
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
185

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
10.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
864
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
11,728
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
17,691

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (30 mi)
National parks include
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site, Gateway Arch National Park
Airports within 30 mi
17
Nearest airport
Aire Parque Airport (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
MERCY HOSPITAL JEFFERSON, PARKLAND HEALTH CENTER - BONNE TERRE
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
3.0 / 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)
+778 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,980
Housing built before 1970
33.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
21.4%
Median annual property tax
$1,479
Mean commute to work
34 min
Households with broadband internet
51.6%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
39,961
Average weekly wage
$920
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
686

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

How it compares

De sotoState medianUS median
Median home value$247,127$244,663$289,727
Median sale price$260,950$249,900$325,000
Median days on market29 days40 days51 days
Median annual property tax$1,479$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 De soto, MO?
$247,127.
What is the median sale price in De soto, MO?
$260,950.
How long do homes take to sell in De soto, MO?
Median days on market: 29 days.
What is typical rent in De soto, MO?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,010/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in De soto, MO?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind, lightning, tornado, coldWave, earthquake.
Is De soto, MO in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in De soto, MO?
Risk to homes is higher than 40% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in De soto, MO?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near De soto, MO?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve De soto, MO?
6 schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is De soto, MO walkable?
Walkability index: 10.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in De soto, MO?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in De soto, MO?
Regional Price Parity: 89.5 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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