Housing in Charleston, MO
Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data
Housing Market Snapshot
Source: Zillow — January 2026Zillow Home Value Index
$82,892
Charleston vs Similar Cities
Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Charleston is highlighted.
Median Home Value
24th%ilemost expensive$107,700show rank
Median Rent
21st%ilemost expensive rent$734show rank
Rent Burden
85th%ilehighest rent burden25.1%show rank
Census Housing Data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Home Value
$107,700
Median Rent
$734
Total Housing Units
1,477
Vacancy Rate
11.0%
Owner Occupied
50.8%
Renter Occupied
49.2%
Median Property Tax
$897
per year
Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)
$727
Housing Types
Single Family73.7%
Multi-Family25.1%
Mobile Home1.2%
The median home value in Charleston, MO is $107,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Charleston is $82,892. The median rent is $734 per month (Census ACS). About 50.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1970. There are 1,477 total housing units.