Ava, MO65608

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$212,000
3.8% YoY Growth
Median Household Income
$48,900
45.7% 5-Year Growth
Days on Market
96
36.0% Longer than last year
Home Price Forecast
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Median Rent
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1-Bed Rent
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2-Bed Rent
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3-Bed Rent
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Property Listings — Ava, MO

As of Oct '25, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Ava, MO is 96. This is a increase of 36.0% 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 23.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
Median Listing Price
$247,000-5.0%
Listing Count
696.0%
Listings as % of Homes0.9%6.0%
Days on Market
9636.0%
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Demographics — Ava, MO

As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ava, MO has a population of 8,480, which has decreased by -6.9% over the past 5 years. Ava, MO is a moderately popular place for families, as children make up 24.4% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 15.8% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are some residents working remotely, with 10.0% reporting working from home.

MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
Population
8,480-6.9%
% Under 18
24.4%7.5%
% Seniors
26.2%14.9%
% WFH
10.0%117.4%
% w/ College Degree
15.8%35.0%
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As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Ava, MO is a predominantly white area, with 93.1% of the population identifying as white. The white population has shrunk by 4.5% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Ava, MO is hispanic, making up 1.2% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 1.1% of the population in Ava, MO, and this percentage has increased by 37.5% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

Race and Ethnicity

MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
% White
93.1%-4.5%
% Black
1.0%900.0%
% Hispanic
1.2%-40.0%
% Asian
0.1%0.0%
% Foreign Born
1.1%37.5%
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Mortgage and Risk — Ava, MO

According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 143 mortgage originations in Ava, MO, of which 76.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 69.0%, with 22.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Ava, MO. Investor activity is low, as 14.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

Mortgages

MetricZip Code Average
Total Loan Originations
143
% Conventional Loans
76.0%
% Government Loans
24.0%
% Investor Loans
14.0%
% Second Loans
3.0%
% Cash Out Refinance
12.0%

Loan Activity

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Rentals and Section 8 — Ava, MO

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

Section 8 Market Size

Total Units under HUD
78
Total Units Section 8
46
% Rentals under Section 8
N/A
% Occupied Section 8
64.7%

Section 8 Opportunity

Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
1 BedroomN/AN/A$660
2 BedroomN/AN/A$870
3 BedroomN/AN/A$1,140
4 BedroomN/AN/A$1,460

Affordability — Ava, MO

Home Price to Income Ratio

MetricZip Code Average
Home Price to Income Ratio3.9
Median Home Price$212,000
Median Household Income$48,900

Ava, MO — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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