Housing in Shell Knob, MO

Home values, rent, ownership rates, and housing market data

Housing Market Snapshot

Source: Zillow — January 2026

Zillow Home Value Index

$297,747

Shell Knob vs Similar Cities

Source: Census ACS / Redfin (2023)

Compared to cities with under 10,000 residents. Shell Knob is highlighted.

Median Home Value

75th%ilemost expensive$304,700show rank

Median Rent

56th%ilemost expensive rent$1,010show rank

Rent Burden

78th%ilehighest rent burden23.4%show rank

Census Housing Data

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Median Home Value

$304,700

Median Rent

$1,010

Total Housing Units

1,471

Vacancy Rate

53.4%

Owner Occupied

84.8%

Renter Occupied

15.2%

Median Property Tax

$1,198

per year

Monthly Cost (w/ Mortgage)

$478

Housing Types

Single Family

87.2%

Multi-Family

4.2%

Mobile Home

8.6%

The median home value in Shell Knob, MO is $304,700. According to Zillow, the home value index for Shell Knob is $297,747. The median rent is $1,010 per month (Census ACS). About 84.8% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median year homes were built is 1993. There are 1,471 total housing units.