The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65018 sells for about $185,000, or $132 per square foot.
Prices are up +2.1% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 88 days to sell, which is slow. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $753 a month.
ZIP 65018 — California
The housing market in ZIP 65018 is characterized by low inventory and steady, modest price appreciation. Market conditions remain stable with limited new construction, driven primarily by local demand rather than speculative investment. Figures for specific metrics like active inventory and days on market are based on current local listings data.
This ZIP is well-suited for families and local workers seeking an affordable, small-town lifestyle with a manageable commute to larger regional employment hubs.
Median prices moved up 2.1% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 88 days on market with 6.2 months of supply — a balanced-paced market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 96.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 2.9% · poverty 9.3% — 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 5.4%/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 4.7%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net influx — more people moved in than out
ZCTA 65018, Moniteau 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 the California, MO area remain low compared to national averages, with property crime being the primary concern in the region.
The area is served by the California R-I School District, which is generally characterized as providing stable, community-focused public education.
The region faces moderate risks from severe thunderstorms and occasional flooding near low-lying areas, with standard property insurance coverage widely available.
Economic momentum is driven by local manufacturing, agriculture, and public sector employment, with steady but modest development in the city center.
Property taxes are assessed by Moniteau County based on local millage rates, which include funding for school districts and county services.
Residents primarily commute by car, with Highway 50 serving as the main artery for travel toward Jefferson City for employment.
Local amenities include city parks, community sports facilities, and proximity to outdoor recreation areas in the surrounding Moniteau County countryside.
The rental market is characterized by low inventory and high demand for single-family homes, with limited multi-family options available.
The local economy is anchored by manufacturing, agriculture, and regional government services, providing a stable employment base.
Transportation is almost exclusively automobile-dependent, with limited public transit options available within the city limits.
Development is focused on small-scale residential infill and minor commercial upgrades within the existing city footprint.
The Moniteau County Assessor maintains property valuations based on biennial reassessment cycles.
Parcels are subject to school district taxes and standard county-level service assessments.
Property insurance premiums are generally stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage is a standard consideration in the region.
Missouri has seen modest net domestic migration, with rural areas like Moniteau County experiencing stable population retention.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaulted mortgages.
Missouri requires sellers to provide a property disclosure statement regarding the condition of the home.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA 65018 profile.
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.
Features playgrounds, picnic areas, and sports fields.
Hosts annual community events and agricultural fairs.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.