Mexico, MO 65265 - Home Prices, Rental Trends, Listings & Demographics | Prop:Metrics

Mexico, MO—65265

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value

$180,000

8.3% YoY Growth

Household Income

$54,400

27.3% YoY Growth

Days on Market

9.0% Longer YoY

Home Price Forecast

3.6%

Median Rent

$975

1.8% YoY Growth

1-Bed Rent

N/A

2-Bed Rent

$750

9.1% YoY Growth

3-Bed Rent

$1,100

4.9% YoY Growth

Home Price Trends — Mexico, MO

As of Dec '25, the median home price in Mexico, MO is $180,000, with a year-over-year change of 8.3%. This indicates that home prices in Mexico, MO are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 3.6%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home Type	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
All Homes	$180,000	8.3%
Single Family	$180,000	9.1%
Condos	N/A	N/A

Cost per Home Size

Home Size	Median Home Value	YoY % Change
1 Bed

Rental Trends — Mexico, MO

As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Mexico, MO is $1,120, with a year-over-year rent change of 1.8%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Mexico, MO is 2-bedrooms: $750, 3-bedrooms: $1,280, 4-bedrooms: $1,040. The most common rental property sizes in Mexico, MO are 2-bedroom and 3-bedroom, accounting for 49.0% and 26.4% of the rental stock.

Type	Median Rent	Average Rent
Average Rent	$975	$1,120
Studio Rent	N/A	N/A
1 Bed Rent	N/A	N/A
2 Bed Rent	$750	$750
3 Bed Rent	$1,100	$1,280
4 Bed Rent	$975	$1,040

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% of Rental Stock

Studio

3.7%

1 Bedroom

13.3%

2 Bedrooms

49.0%

3 Bedrooms

26.4%

4 Bedrooms

7.0%

5+ Bedrooms

0.6%

Property Listings — Mexico, MO

As of Dec '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Mexico, MO is 81. This is a increase of 11.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

Metric	Zip Code Average	Year over Year % Change
Median Listing Price	$170,000	7.0%
Listing Count	77	44.0%
Listings as % of Homes	0.7%	44.0%
Days on Market	85	9.0%

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Demographics — Mexico, MO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mexico, MO has a population of 15,100, which has remained stable by 0.5% over the past 5 years. Mexico, MO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 22.6% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 18.4% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 2.8% reporting working from home.

Metric	Latest Census	YoY % Change
Population	15,100	0.5%
% Under 18	22.6%	-7.4%
% Seniors	20.1%	12.3%
% WFH	2.8%	-39.1%
% w/ College Degree	18.4%	21.1%

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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Mexico, MO is a predominantly white area, with 84.4% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 2.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Mexico, MO is black, making up 5.1% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 2.2% of the population in Mexico, MO, and this percentage has decreased by 4.3% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting fewer immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

Metric	Latest Census	5-Year % Change
% White	84.4%	-2.3%
% Black	5.1%	10.9%
% Hispanic	4.3%	4.9%
% Asian	0.5%	400.0%
% Foreign Born	2.2%	-4.3%

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Mortgage and Risk — Mexico, MO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 246 mortgage originations in Mexico, MO, of which 64.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 77.0%, with 43.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Mexico, MO. Investor activity is low, as 4.0% of loans were by investors. 9.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting few homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

Metric	Zip Code Average
Total Loan Originations	246
% Conventional Loans	64.0%
% Government Loans	36.0%
% Investor Loans	4.0%
% Second Loans	0.0%
% Cash Out Refinance	9.0%

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Rentals and Section 8 — Mexico, MO

Mexico, MO lacks sufficient Section 8 program data for analysis.

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD	404
Total Units Section 8	202
% Rentals under Section 8	11.4%
% Occupied Section 8	80.0%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home Size	HUD Premium	Market Rent	Max HUD Rent
1 Bedroom	N/A	N/A	$660
2 Bedroom	$100	$750	$850
3 Bedroom	-$20	$1,100	$1,080
4 Bedroom	$275	$975	$1,250

Mexico, MO—65265

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mexico, MO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mexico, MO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mexico, MO

Demographics — Mexico, MO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mexico, MO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mexico, MO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mexico, MO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mexico, MO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Thompson, MO

Benton City, MO

Rush Hill, MO

Auxvasse, MO

Martinsburg, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

Metric	Zip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio	2.8
Median Home Price	$180,000
Median Household Income	$54,400

Mexico, MO—65265

Key Metrics at a Glance

Home Price Trends — Mexico, MO

Cost per Home Type

Cost per Home Size

% of Housing Stock

Rental Trends — Mexico, MO

% of Rental Stock

Property Listings — Mexico, MO

Demographics — Mexico, MO

Race and Ethnicity

Mortgage and Risk — Mexico, MO

Mortgages

Rentals and Section 8 — Mexico, MO

Section 8 Market Size

Section 8 Opportunity

Affordability — Mexico, MO

Home Price to Income Ratio

Mexico, MO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

Nearby ZIP Codes

Thompson, MO

Benton City, MO

Rush Hill, MO

Auxvasse, MO

Martinsburg, MO

Frequently Asked Questions

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