Ironton, MO housing market
The typical Ironton home is worth about $135,000, up 4.6% in a year, 50% below the Missouri typical home.
Home values, sales, trends and how Ironton compares with the towns next door — updated as new data is published.
Ironton at a glance
Typical home value, 2016–2026
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| January | Ironton | Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $64,000 | $148,000 |
| 2018 | $65,000 | $156,000 |
| 2019 | $71,000 | $165,000 |
| 2020 | $74,000 | $173,000 |
| 2021 | $91,000 | $193,000 |
| 2022 | $108,000 | $219,000 |
| 2023 | $119,000 | $237,000 |
| 2024 | $118,000 | $247,000 |
| 2025 | $129,000 | $258,000 |
| 2026 | $130,000 | $263,000 |
| August 2026 | $135,000 | $268,000 |
No new homes permitted in 2025
No permits for new homes were issued in Ironton in 2025. The last year with any was 2024 (1 new home).
Homes vs. people, 2010–2020
Between the 2010 and 2020 censuses, Ironton gained 15 residents while 2 new homes were permitted: about 7.5 new residents per new home. Population grew faster than building, so existing homes filled up: a sign of tight supply. Across Missouri: 1.1 new residents per new home.
Residents: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 and 2020 censuses. New homes: permits issued 2010–2019.
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| Year | New homes | Single-family | 2+ per building | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Aug) | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $321,000 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2020 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2018 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | 2 | $100,000 |
| 2015 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2014 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2013 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2009 | 4 | 0 | 4 | $200,000 |
| 2008 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2007 | 1 | 1 | 0 | $65,000 |
| 2006 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 5 | 5 | 0 | $179,000 |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 2 | 2 | 0 | $280,000 |
Homes authorized by building permits, counted in the year the permit was issued. U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey, through August 2026.
Ironton and its neighbors
| Town | Typical value | 1-yr change | 2-bed rent | New homes 2025 | Median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ironton | $135K | +4.6% | $1,070 | 0 | $46,750 |
| Pilot Knob | $140K | +8.3% | $930 | 12 | $44,500 |
| Arcadia | $203K | +5.1% | $990 | 0 | $48,750 |
2.9 years of income
The typical Ironton home costs about 2.9 years of the town's median household income, less than across Missouri (3.8 years).
Home value ÷ ACS median household income.
Owners, rent & taxes
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2020-2024.
A two-bedroom rents for about $1,070
HUD's Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Ironton is $1,070 a month, utilities included: roughly what a modest, recently rented unit costs. Renters already in Ironton pay a median of $738, so moving in tends to cost more than staying put. A two-bedroom takes about 27% of the town's median household income.
Studio $790 · 4 bedrooms $1,640
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, FY2026 Fair Market Rents by ZIP code (63650; Iron County, MO), weighted by land area. A Fair Market Rent is the 40th-percentile rent plus utilities for a standard unit. Median rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey.
Home values: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), Zillow Research, August 2026. Sales, days on market and supply: Redfin Data Center. Income, ownership, taxes and rent: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey. New homes: U.S. Census Bureau, Building Permits Survey. Fair Market Rents: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Listings link to their publishers.