The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 65757 sells for about $399,000, or $205 per square foot.
Prices are up +4.2% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 30 days to sell. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $998 a month.
ZIP 65757 — Strafford
The 65757 housing market is characterized by stable pricing and a high sale-to-list ratio, indicating strong demand relative to available inventory. While median sales price data is not explicitly published in all reports, current listing trends suggest a competitive environment for buyers. The market is driven by its appeal to families and commuters looking for suburban living near Springfield.
This ZIP is ideal for families and commuters seeking a suburban lifestyle with easy access to Springfield's amenities while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.
Median prices moved up 4.2% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 30 days on market with 5.2 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
13% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 106% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 1.5% · poverty 6.9% — 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 10.3%/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 7.6%/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 65757, Missouri
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 Strafford are generally lower than the national average, with the area maintaining a quiet, suburban safety profile typical of the Springfield outskirts.
The area is served by the Strafford R-VI School District, which is well-regarded locally for its small class sizes and community-focused educational environment.
The region is subject to standard Midwestern weather risks, including severe thunderstorms and occasional tornado activity; flood risk is generally low outside of specific creek-adjacent zones.
Economic momentum is driven by proximity to the Springfield employment hub, with local development focused on residential expansion and small-scale commercial growth along the I-44 corridor.
Property taxes are assessed by Greene and Webster County assessors based on market value, with rates determined by local school district and municipal levies.
Residents primarily commute via I-44, providing a direct 15-20 minute drive into the Springfield metropolitan employment core.
The area features local community parks and is within a short drive of Springfield's extensive trail systems, golf courses, and retail centers.
The rental market is limited in depth, characterized by low vacancy pressure and a mix of single-family rentals and small multi-family units.
The economy is anchored by the broader Springfield labor market, with significant employment in healthcare, education, and manufacturing.
Transportation is heavily reliant on personal vehicles, with I-44 serving as the primary artery for regional connectivity.
Development is focused on infrastructure improvements to support residential growth and commercial expansion along the main highway exits.
Parcels are subject to Strafford R-VI School District taxes and local municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional severe weather risks, including wind and hail exposure.
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.
- College Station Theaters4.710.8 mi
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park4.211.5 mi
- Chuck E. Cheese411.7 mi
- Jump Mania4.215.8 mi
- 417 Escape Artist4.814.8 mi
- Ozark Empire Fairgrounds(Springfield MO)4.310.2 mi
- Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Springfield4.513.5 mi
- Golden Corral Buffet & Grill4.111.8 mi
- Great Southern Bank Arena4.510.5 mi
- Finley Farms4.618.1 mi
- Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium4.811.8 mi
- Wild Animal Safari - Springfield/Strafford, Missouri4.63.4 mi
- Dickerson Park Zoo4.510.5 mi
- AMC Springfield 114.410.5 mi
- Sequiota Park4.711.1 mi
- Wonders of Wildlife National Museum and Aquarium4.811.8 mi
- Finley Farms4.618.1 mi
- Discovery Center of Springfield4.510.5 mi
- Pythian Castle4.19.2 mi
- Gillioz Theatre4.710.6 mi
- Dickerson Park Zoo4.510.5 mi
- Sequiota Park4.711.1 mi
- Phelps Grove Park4.711 mi
- Brightspeed Ice Park4.410.3 mi
- Springfield Conservation Nature Center4.812.3 mi
- Fellows Lake Marina4.55.5 mi
- BigShots Golf Springfield4.78.2 mi
- Getaway Golf4.78.6 mi
- Hickory Hills Country Club4.67.3 mi
- Bill & Payne Stewart Golf Course4.38 mi
- Springfield Golf & Country Club4.26.4 mi
- Battlefield Mall4.211.4 mi
- Hy-Vee Grocery Store4.610 mi
- Ross Dress for Less4.211.6 mi
- T.J. Maxx4.311.6 mi
- Kohl's4.112.1 mi
- Springfield-Branson National Airport4.415.2 mi
Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area from Google Maps, ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Local community park with recreational facilities.
Primary commercial strip serving the local population.
Key-figure check: no independent anchor retained yet — first-researched cycles establish the anchor baseline this pass.