The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65236 sells for about $165,000, or $112 per square foot.
Prices are up +3.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 48 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $472 a month.
ZIP 65236 — Brunswick
The housing market in 65236 remains stable with low inventory and modest price appreciation. Demand is driven by local residents and those seeking affordable rural living, though limited new construction keeps the market tight. Current conditions reflect a balanced, slow-growth environment.
This ZIP is best suited for families and individuals seeking a quiet, rural lifestyle with affordable housing options and a slower pace of life.
Median prices moved up 3.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 48 days on market with 3.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
8% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 97.5% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 6.9% · poverty 18.3% — a mixed stability 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 4.1%/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 4.5%/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 65236, Boone 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 this rural area are generally low and stable, consistent with regional trends for small-town Missouri.
Schools serving this area are part of the local rural district, which maintains a modest academic standing typical of the region.
The area is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional wind events; flood risk is localized to specific low-lying areas.
Economic momentum is slow and steady, primarily driven by local agriculture and small-scale service industries with limited new commercial development.
Property taxes are assessed at the county level based on fair market value, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Commuting is primarily car-dependent, with residents traveling to nearby regional employment hubs via state highways.
Recreational opportunities are centered on outdoor activities, including local parks and access to nearby rural trails and fishing spots.
The rental market is limited in depth, with low turnover and a reliance on single-family homes rather than multi-family complexes.
The local economy is anchored by agriculture and small-business services, with many residents commuting to larger nearby cities for employment.
Transportation is entirely reliant on private vehicles, with no public transit infrastructure serving this rural area.
There are no major large-scale commercial or residential developments currently approved or under construction in this ZIP.
The county appraisal district conducts annual assessments based on market sales data and property inspections.
Parcels are subject to standard school district and county-level tax levies; no major MUD or PID districts are present.
Property insurance premiums are stable, though coverage for wind and hail damage remains a standard consideration for homeowners.
Missouri is a non-judicial foreclosure state, allowing for relatively efficient processing of defaults.
Sellers are required to provide a standard residential property disclosure form detailing known material defects.
Data retrieved from data.census.gov ZCTA-level tables.
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.
Provides local green space and community gathering areas.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.