The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 63549 sells for about $147,500, or $98 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 84 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $347 a month.
ZIP 63549 — La Plata
The housing market in 63549 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Activity is driven by local demand for affordable single-family homes, with limited new construction impacting supply levels.
This ZIP is best suited for budget-conscious family buyers and retirees seeking a quiet, small-town lifestyle with low cost-of-living, rather than investors or urban commuters.
Median prices moved up 2.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 84 days on market with 6.5 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
15% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.2% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.8% · poverty 7.2% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 6.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 5.9%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
ZCTA 63549, Macon County MO
ACS 2024 5-year estimates. Aggregate published statistics for this ZIP — never individual records, and never an attribute of any individual property or resident.
Crime rates in La Plata are generally low and consistent with rural Missouri trends, with property crime being the primary concern compared to violent crime.
The area is served by the La Plata R-II School District, which is characterized by small class sizes and a community-focused educational environment.
The region faces standard Midwestern risks including severe thunderstorms and occasional high winds, with flood risks primarily localized to specific low-lying areas near water bodies.
Economic momentum is modest, driven largely by local agriculture, small-scale retail, and proximity to Kirksville as a regional employment hub.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level by Macon County, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies; no state-level property tax exists.
Commutes are primarily car-dependent, with residents often traveling to Kirksville for employment; there is no significant public transit infrastructure.
Local amenities include community parks and proximity to rural outdoor activities like fishing and hunting, with limited large-scale shopping options.
The rental market is limited in depth, consisting mostly of single-family homes with low turnover and stable, affordable rent levels.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture, education, and healthcare services provided by nearby regional centers in Macon County.
Transportation is dominated by private vehicle use on state highways; the area is served by Amtrak's Southwest Chief line at the La Plata station.
Development is primarily focused on small-scale residential maintenance and minor infrastructure improvements rather than large-scale commercial projects.
The Macon County Assessor manages property valuations, typically conducting reassessments on a biennial cycle.
Parcels are subject to school district levies and county-wide emergency service and road district taxes.
Property insurance premiums are stable but sensitive to regional weather patterns, particularly wind and hail damage risks.
Data retrieved from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
Central community space for local gatherings and recreation.
Small local green space serving the residential area.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.